2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | R 390 GT1 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |