2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 17 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Tahoe | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |