1989 Honda Integra vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1989 Honda Integra and 1989 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra, 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, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Integra | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Integra | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |