1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 914 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 140 L |
