2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1993 Porsche 968
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 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 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 17 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968.
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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 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 968 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Frontier | 968 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
