1998 Nissan President vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 405 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Nissan President 2005 Porsche 911
Make Nissan Porsche
Model President 911
Year Released 1998 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4494 cc 3595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 394 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1485 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


 

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