1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 968 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
