2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 54 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965.
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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Frontier | 965 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2270 mm |
