2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan NP300 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | NP300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
