2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914.
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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Titan | 914 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5549 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |