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Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010 3.8 V6vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010

3.8 V6

530 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2010-2012
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    313 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Best estimated range
    617 km
    383 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
530hp395kW
500hp373kW
Torque
612Nm451lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
45.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
8.8s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
617km383mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,590mm63in
-
Rear track
1,600mm63in
-
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
74L
67L
CO2 emissions-
268g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-6,000 rpm6,650 rpm
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.8 s
10.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
530 hp
395 kW
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
612 Nm
451 lb-ft
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V63.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
617 km
383 mi
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
588 km
365 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
530 hp
395 kW
3.1 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.6 s
312 km/h
194 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
3.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
612 Nm
451 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
617 km
383 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
-
268 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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