1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | 300 ZX | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
