1976 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1975 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 192 kg more than 1975 Toyota Celica. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan 260 ZX | 1975 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 260 ZX | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |