2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan.
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 Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Titan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 67 L |
