1986 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 993 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
