2006 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Titan | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Titan | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 514 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |