1982 Porsche 944 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 944 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 140 L |
