2012 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 896 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | X-Trail | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |