1999 Lancia Dialogos vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX

To start off, 1999 Lancia Dialogos is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Dialogos weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.

Because 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Dialogos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (186 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. 1999 Lancia Dialogos has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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