2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 25 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Pathfinder | 930 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |