2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Pathfinder | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 391 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |