2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 149 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
