1975 Audi 100 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, both 1975 Audi 100 and 1975 Nissan 260 ZX were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Nissan 260 ZX 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 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 100, 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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
