1986 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. 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 65 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 314 kg more than 1972 Toyota Celica. 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 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 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 | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
