2008 Nissan Note vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Note and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Note. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Note. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Note | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Note | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |