2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 613 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Pathfinder | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
