1991 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 100 NX | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 100 NX | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
