2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Patrol | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 80 L |