Nissan vs. Porsche

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Nissan and Porsche contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Nissan and Porsche cars.

When comparing the Nissan brand to the Porsche brand, Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower and variety of models offered. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Nissan versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Nissan has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 8 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Nissan versus Porsche: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 8 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Nissan versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Nissan versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes and Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Porsche has the better car ranking in 1 category: 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Available Body Styles: Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.