1964 Porsche 904 vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 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 46 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Versa weights approximately 465 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.

Because 1964 Porsche 904 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Porsche 904. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

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