2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (399 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Patrol. 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 98 L |
