1985 Nissan Prairie vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Prairie | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Prairie | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |