2005 Nissan Pickup vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 847 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pickup | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Pickup | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
