2011 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.

Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.

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