2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
