2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | ALTIMA | 911 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
