1994 Nissan President vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 711 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | 924 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |