2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Frontier | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
