1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 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 85 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 928 | NV |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5396 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |