2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Porsche 911 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Porsche Nissan
Model 911 Frontier
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3605 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 481 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 624 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 80 L


 

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