1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (377 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. 1999 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 279 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2580 mm |
