2008 Nissan Terrano vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Terrano | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Terrano | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |