1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Nissan 300 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (235 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
