2000 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 374 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 148 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2000 Porsche Carrera GT 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 2000 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Carrera GT | Altima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
