1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 895 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928. 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 928 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
