2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 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 21 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 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 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Titan | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5549 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2510 mm |