2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 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 41 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S2000 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
