1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Santana | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |