1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1978 Nissan 260 ZX and 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 466 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 260 ZX | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |