2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 996 and 2001 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
Because 2001 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 996. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra. 2001 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 996 | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 996 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
