1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 579 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Xterra. 2012 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 930 | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 930 | Xterra |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1879 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |