1995 Nissan Sentra vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1995 Nissan Sentra and 1995 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Sentra | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Sentra | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |