1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
