2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Maxima. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Maxima. 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
