2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Frontier | Cayman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |