Anyone read the Evo Magazine 370z vs Cayman S comparison?
 

Has anyone read the 370z vs. Cayman S comparison article in the May issue of the British magazine Evo? Not out on the newstands yet in the States but I wonder if anyone could post to the forum.

Top Gear has the same comparison in their May issue.

I still think it should be the 370Z vs the regular Cayman and the Nismo vs. the Cayman S.

On the face of it that seems like a valid set of comparisons since the 370z is the base model and the Nismo version would translate to the "S" model, but I guess the various publications are focused more on relative hp and torque, and if that is there criteria, I guess the 370z and CS are fairly close.

Here's an article from the Jan issue.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...1-01-09-a.html

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...Z_com_Evo2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...Z_com_Evo3.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...Z_com_Evo4.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...Z_com_Evo5.jpg

Here you go, fresh from my mailbox... Unfortunately I don't have my Z yet and I have yet to drive a Cayman so I can't really comment on the verdict. Looking forward to see what you guys who drove both have to say.

I just spotted a brand new white Cayman (not S) in my parking lot yesterday. Looked like a chick driving it, based on the skinny effeminate arm hanging out the window. I was coming into the parking lot entrance right behind her, but she turned off elsewhere in the complex and I didn't follow. Given her driving style, I have a feeling we'll be running into each other around the neighborhood soon enough :)

JB1...thanks for the post of the Evo article. It was an interesting read. I'm not surprised by the author's conclusions, having cross shopped the 370z with the CS. The chasis balance of the Cayman is sublime, and not many cars (regardless of price) can match it. It seems as if that was the difference between the two cars. Still the 370z is an impressive car, and factoring in the price differential, I'm not regretting my decision to buy one. One thing about the Evo review, it seems as if these British publications focus more on subjective evaluations, while alot of the American mags add in some quantitative components (instrumented testing) to the mix. I'm looking forward to some further comparisons of the Cayman and the Z, particular Car and Drivers Lightning Lap evaluation. It will be interesting to see how the 2 stack up down at VIR.

What silver/grey is that Z?? That's seriously nice!

Platinum Graphite, by the US color names.

Wow, it seems a lot darker in those photos!