1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Nissan Sports weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Sports | 904 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 1966 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2310 mm |
