1985 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 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 281 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 924 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
