1998 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 434 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
