1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Versa weights approximately 101 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 1997 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 1997 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa, 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Versa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
