2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Qashqai | 996 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
