1990 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 300 ZX | 128 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
