2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (408 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
