1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 172 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |