1999 Nissan R 391 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan R 391. (359 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan R 391. 1999 Nissan R 391 has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan R 391 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | R 391 | 930 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |