1989 Nissan Pintara vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1989 Nissan Pintara and 1989 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Porsche 928 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 1989 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Pintara | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Pintara | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |