2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
