1996 Nissan President vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 425 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |