1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 79 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Testarossa | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
