2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 139 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Pickup | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Pickup | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |