2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 420 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Patrol | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
