1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |