1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Crew | 914 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
