1985 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 TVR Tuscan.
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.
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1985 Nissan 300 ZX | 1970 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Nissan | TVR |
Model | 300 ZX | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |