1994 Nissan Crew vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana

To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 236 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Nissan Crew 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
Make Nissan Porsche
Model Crew Pan Americana
Year Released 1994 1990
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1998 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1476 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2280 mm


 

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