1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon and 1986 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Space Wagon | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
