1957 Maserati 250 vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (306 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 810 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.
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.
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1957 Maserati 250 | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 250 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |