1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV.
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 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 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:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | NV |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 685 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3711 mm |
