2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 252 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pathfinder (288 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Pathfinder | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |