1980 Nissan Violet vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 661 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet. 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 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Violet | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Violet | 928 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
