| 2010 Nissan GT-R vs 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 | November 2, 2009 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| The introduction of the new Nissan GT-R has caused quite a stir with the most amount of noise coming from Porsche. The GT-R (appropriately nicknamed Godzilla) has shaken up the sports car world in a way that no other car has. The GT-R brings supercar performance at a sports car price. Godzilla was able to destroy Germany's infamous Nürburgring track (aka the Ring) with a lap time of 7:26. That beats a long list of (production) supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and everything that Porsche has to offer, even the $400,000+ Porsche Carrera GT. | ||
| 2010 Nissan GT-R | vs | 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 |
 The front end is a departure from previous GT-Rs (known as the Skyline and previously only available in Japan) but still muscular and masculine. The black bar across the grill opening which stays constant regardless of the body color is questionable. The GT-R was developed in a wind tunnel and the crevices in the bumper illustrate the aerodynamics. |
 The 911 GT3 is refreshed for 2010. Porsche's classic design is obviously still there and the round headlights that returned in 2004 are still here recalling Porsche's heritage. The three slit air outlet just before the hood now matches the body color which improves the look compared to 2009 version. |
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 The GT-R was designed with performance and aerodynamics as a top priority and features a low coefficient of drag (Cd) of only 0.27. A black lip spoiler is similar to the Porsche's. |
 The GT3 focuses heavily on racing with slits, scoops, and openings all functional. The front lip spoiler is kept the only kept in constant black. |
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 The GT-R comes with constant black A- and B-pillars like the black bar across the front. Thankfully the C-pillar isn't colored in (like Jaguar's new XJ). The side vent flows into the front fender and the overall angular design is unique and distinctively Japanese. |
 Everyone can spot a Porsche when they see one thanks to decades of keeping the same formula. The side is one is one area with nothing to differentiate the GT3 with other 911s. Most supercars and sports cars attach the side mirrors to the door but Porsche decides to connect it to the A-pillar. |
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 The rear might be the best looking part of the GT-R. The spoiler is kept low and unobtrusive and matches the rear well. |
 The huge rear spoiler keeps the Porsche from flying at high speeds but can hinder driver rear visibility. |
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 The rear is where the only resemblance to previous GT-Rs can be found with the round taillights. They're an extremely clean look with the backlight and turn signal placed within which leaves the rest of the rear uncluttered. The twin dual-exhaust pipes are just the right size. |
 Fastback styling with classic curves and wide rear fenders will always look good. Porsche's center dual-exhaust looks great. The three slits in the rear mimics the front but isn't colored this time. It can throw off the rear design a bit but the rear side outlets help make up for it. |
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 The interior doesn't flow well and can seem over-complicated. The dashboard looks more for playing a video game than driving a car. Perhaps that's the point as I'm sure driving Godzilla would be infinitely more fun. The large center screen provides all sorts of fun information. Note: Japanese interior shown which explains the right hand drive. |
 The GT3's five gauge cluster puts the huge tachometer right in your face (like all other Porsches). The interior is kept simple with the only interesting piece being the center gauge. The steering wheel is kept free of any switches or buttons but wrapped in finer materials than the GT-R. The dashboard layout seems to be a little outdated but at least not as futuristic as the GT-R. |
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PROS +Angular side profile +Clean tail lights +Twin dual-exhausts +7:26 Nürburgring Time CONS -Questionable front fascia -Video game interior |
PROS +Classic Porsche design +Center dual-exhaust +Race driven focus CONS -Not as fast as the GT-R -$30,000+ more expensive -Somewhat boring interior |
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Note: 911 Turbo shown in video |
| Video Source: YouTube via Fifth Gear |
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