1995 Porsche 965 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 965 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 965 | NV |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 356 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3711 mm |