1990 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan 300 ZX | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 300 ZX | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 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 | 1585 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |