1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Fairlady | 928 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |