1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Sunny | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Sunny | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
