1998 Nissan President vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2340 mm |