1985 BMW 324 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 324 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
