1994 Porsche 993 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 612 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Porsche 993. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Porsche 993 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 993 | Navara |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |