2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 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 85 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 911 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 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Titan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 313 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 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 Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
