1990 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 21 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Nissan 300 ZX | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
Model | 300 ZX | LR2 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3200 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 | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |