2009 Nissan Versa vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2009 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (478 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan GT-R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R 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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2009 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Versa 2009 Nissan GT-R
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Versa GT-R
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 3797 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 478 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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