2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Frontier | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3600 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |