Porsche 911 Targa (1989 – 1993) vs Nissan GT-R (1989 – 1994): 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 5.7 s. The Porsche 911 Targa 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 11.5 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Targa is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Nissan GT-R is 295 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Targa
1989 – 1993
|
Nissan
GT-R
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | Targa · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,616 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 kg | 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.