2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 990 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Patrol | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 64 L |