1971 Nissan President vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan President | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |