1975 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356. 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.
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1975 Nissan 260 ZX | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 260 ZX | 356 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |