1959 Maserati Tipo 61 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 560 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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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1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Tipo 61 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |