2007 Nissan Primera vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 319 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Primera | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Primera | 924 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
