2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 333 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 Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Micra | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 92 L |
