2004 Nissan Titan vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Titan and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Titan | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Titan | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
