1999 Porsche 996 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 612 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 996. (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche 996 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 996 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |