diff between z and zx?
10-19-2002, 07:31 PM
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diff between z and zx?
Tha amount of hp in a car doesnt always mean its faster right? Just from the mags and stuff ive read about z cars ive noticed the 240 has more hp then the 260 and 280 i dunno about the zx yet but y would the 60 and 80 have less hp?perfectindustries already asked this but does anybuddy know the difference in the z and the zx besides the body work? and are the z's real wheel drive or front , ive got alot of stupid questions but i just wanna know as much as i can about the z cars . are there any z shows or anything like that in California .... Thanx
10-20-2002, 09:30 AM
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Re: diff between z and zx?
the Zeds are all rear wheel drive. The 280ZX had a new body, and as such its suspension / chassis are also different from the 240 / 260 / 280. I think the 260 / 280 have less power because they had to adhere to more restrictive exhaust pollution rules.
Kolts
Perth - Western Australia
Kolts
Perth - Western Australia
10-20-2002, 11:15 AM
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the Dude
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Re: diff between z and zx?
what kolts said.
<img src ="https://www.zdriver.com/rides/spec/pix/TurboMike_1022288550.jpg">
1st generation 240/260/280zs look like this (same body shape, difference in bumpers, taillights, and turn signals)
<img src="https://www.zdriver.com/rides/spec/pix/Tommy_1009828317.jpg"
mark 2 280ZX series. notice the difference in body overall
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'73 240z
'99 neon R/T
<img src ="https://www.zdriver.com/rides/spec/pix/TurboMike_1022288550.jpg">
1st generation 240/260/280zs look like this (same body shape, difference in bumpers, taillights, and turn signals)
<img src="https://www.zdriver.com/rides/spec/pix/Tommy_1009828317.jpg"
mark 2 280ZX series. notice the difference in body overall
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'73 240z
'99 neon R/T
10-20-2002, 04:53 PM
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Re: diff between z and zx?
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120 bucks delivered... the radio, dash, and lights all work. just got it to the shop today, cant wait till it gets looked at tomorrow! i hit the cat, or some exhaust item while getting it of my friend's trailer though... it put a big mark in it
120 bucks delivered... the radio, dash, and lights all work. just got it to the shop today, cant wait till it gets looked at tomorrow! i hit the cat, or some exhaust item while getting it of my friend's trailer though... it put a big mark in it
10-21-2002, 08:24 AM
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Re: diff between z and zx?
The horsepower did increase, but so did the weight of each model.
A 1975 280Z says that it has 170hp on the metal plate in the engine compartment while a 1981 280ZX says it has 145hp. The 1975 Z is claiming power at the crank while the 1981 tells you about what you have at the wheels.
With the change in names from a 240Z to 280ZX, the number refers to the size of the engine. A 240Z has a 2.4L engine while the 280Z and 280ZX have a 2.8L engine. So the larger engine has more torque too.
Comparing all the early Z-cars to each other in stock form, the 240Z is just a little faster than them all, except for a stock 280ZX turbo which is the fasted. I think the slowest one was a 260Z because of high emissions regulations here in the USA, that year (1974) had a bad carburetor and fuel system. That can easily be changed out to use a 240Z carburetor set.
The 280ZX came out with other options like power windows, power locks, power mirrors, T-tops from 1980 on, cruise control, and in 1983 they had an available digital dash. All those power options include electric motors and electric motors weigh a lot. So that's one thing that contributes to the 280ZX being the heaviest car out of the Datsun Z. Power steering has a pump that is driven off the engine, again taking away a little power.
A 1975 280Z says that it has 170hp on the metal plate in the engine compartment while a 1981 280ZX says it has 145hp. The 1975 Z is claiming power at the crank while the 1981 tells you about what you have at the wheels.
With the change in names from a 240Z to 280ZX, the number refers to the size of the engine. A 240Z has a 2.4L engine while the 280Z and 280ZX have a 2.8L engine. So the larger engine has more torque too.
Comparing all the early Z-cars to each other in stock form, the 240Z is just a little faster than them all, except for a stock 280ZX turbo which is the fasted. I think the slowest one was a 260Z because of high emissions regulations here in the USA, that year (1974) had a bad carburetor and fuel system. That can easily be changed out to use a 240Z carburetor set.
The 280ZX came out with other options like power windows, power locks, power mirrors, T-tops from 1980 on, cruise control, and in 1983 they had an available digital dash. All those power options include electric motors and electric motors weigh a lot. So that's one thing that contributes to the 280ZX being the heaviest car out of the Datsun Z. Power steering has a pump that is driven off the engine, again taking away a little power.
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