2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Porsche 911 2010 Nissan Frontier
Make Porsche Nissan
Model 911 Frontier
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 473 HP 257 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1310 mm 1860 mm


 

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