1991 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | 300 ZX | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
