These threads/comparo's are useless. Drive what you like and enjoy the ride. Why just a 1/4mi. How about 1 mile etc. Speed is much more than some short distance to begin with. The Z is not a 1/4 machine to begin with and nor are most cars. Its an arbitrary measure with no basis in reality.
Its amazing how quickly this car gets to 190kph+ on the Autobahn(120mph). Thats way more fun
If a guy in his 360 Ferrari or 911 Carrera S is faster whatever. He paid way more to do that marginally faster. Its amazing what this car can do at that price point without the amazingly COSTLY maintenance some other marque's need.!!