2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 996 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 996 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |