2012 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Santana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
