Nissan GT-R (1989 – 1994) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Nissan GT-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.9 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 249 km/h. The Nissan GT-R uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Nissan GT-R is 295 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera 4.
| Specification |
Nissan
GT-R
1989 – 1994
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.