2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Frontier | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
