2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1269 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Patrol | 912 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |