1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 260 ZX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |