1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 583 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
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 Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | 300 ZX | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
