2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 237 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 Xterra. 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 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra. 2011 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Xterra | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Xterra | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |