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Originally Posted by ViCiouS
Drive a good electronic steering car then revisit your opinion 
Everyone keeps posting numbers and commenting on similarities that would put the Z in Cayman or Cayman S range. Weight and PEAK HP isn't everything, keyword being peak that everyone seems to leave out.
Right now the Z is competitive with a base 981 Cayman 2.7L (275 crank hp), but significantly slower than a 981 Cayman S 3.4L (325 crank), even though its right in the middle in terms of weight to power
Peak HP and weight are components, but it's not going to put Nissan in a straight line competition with a GT4, let alone an S model Cayman. Not to mention figure 8 and other handling performance.
See comparison below for the hypothetical Z, assuming a straight percent change from weight ratio to 0-60 time(which isnt realistic) and drastic weight reduction (which also isn't realistic with the front engine setup). All other numbers based on car and driver best times, not manufacturer websites.
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I've driven electric steering units.... THEY ALL SUCK!!! Nothing beats hydraulic except old school rack n pinion. A good electric steering is just good at giving no feedback. Feedback on the steering wheel is everything. You make better transitions with feedback. No question about that.
The Z34 benchmark was the 2008 Porsche Cayman when they came down to the final ecu stock tuning. So the Cayman of today is the predictive benchmark of the upcoming Z. When the Z came out. It was the to a Cayman on certain tracks