1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |