1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX

To start off, both 1995 Honda Step Wagon and 1995 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Step Wagon 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
Make Honda Nissan
Model Step Wagon 300 ZX
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1973 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 279 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2580 mm


 

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