2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1970 Porsche 914

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 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 (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 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 1970 Porsche 914. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 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 1970 Porsche 914
Make Nissan Porsche
Model Titan 914
Year Released 2009 1970
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5598 cc 1677 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 313 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2700 RPM
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 Width 2030 mm 1660 mm


 

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