1997 Nissan 400 R vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 1997 Nissan 400 R and 1997 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.

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