1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 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 200 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 914 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
