1984 Nissan Stanza vs. 1996 Porsche 993

To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Stanza.

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