1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
