2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 421 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Pathfinder | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
