2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Altima and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (260 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Altima | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Altima | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |