1979 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 397 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan 260 ZX | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 260 ZX | Supra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |