2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Frontier and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Frontier | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |