2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 405 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Hardbody | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 77 L |
