2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 636 kg more than 2004 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Navara | 996 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
