2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 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 155 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Titan | 944 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5549 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2390 mm |
