1994 Nissan Presea vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1994 Nissan Presea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1994 Nissan Presea.
Because 1976 Porsche 912 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Presea | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Presea | 912 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
