1993 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 557 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1372 mm |
