1977 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Datsun 280Z
To start off, both 1977 Porsche 911 and 1977 Datsun 280Z were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Datsun 280Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Datsun 280Z weights approximately 229 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Datsun 280Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 911 | 1977 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Porsche | Datsun |
| Model | 911 | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2304 mm |
