1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1. 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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z1 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
