2012 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan X-Trail | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | X-Trail | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
