2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 638 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
