1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea. 1999 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan Stagea | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Stagea | 944 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |