1990 Nissan Terrano vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1990 Nissan Terrano and 1990 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 1990 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Terrano | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Terrano | 928 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
