The performance of the GT-R is in line with the 911 Turbo, and pounds the regular 911 into the ground. And we're not talking about drag racing. The GT-R accelerates like it's fired from a giant cannon, but it also posts ridiculously low lap times.
There are the never-drive-it-wash-the-badge 911 owners, but there are enthusiasts still buying these cars. I used to meet them at track days, and they also weren't afraid to mod their cars. 911's have long been a popular car for alternations. However, again, the GT-R comes out ahead here. For the price of a loaded 911-S, you can drive an R800 or even an R850. That car is in Veyron performance land!