2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
