1993 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 928 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
