2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 9 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. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.

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