2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 911 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |