2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 1258 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | NV |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 408 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |
