1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 300 ZX | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |