1985 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Toyota MR2. 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, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
