1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 70 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Pan Americana | Titan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 4060 mm |
