2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2009 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | NV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
