2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 25 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 88 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
