2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Frontier | 914 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3953 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |