2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Micra | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
