1984 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 203 kg more than 1984 Porsche 930. 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 930 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 930 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
