1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Crew | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Crew | 930 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |