2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 198 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
