Difference between the years

[waezsn]

Im not sure if this was posted or not yet. But what are the differences between the years? From the 240z - 260z - 280z. Anyone have a list of what the changes were? And why do the 240z seem to be priced the highest?

[MikeW]

In the US the cars evolved over time. Changes were made to reduce emissions and improve safety in crashes. The improved emissions led to lower performance as did the extra weight of bigger bumpers and body reinforcements. Because of these factors the engine displacement was increased from 2.4 liters to 2.6 liters for the 260Z in 1974 and to 2.8 liters for the 280Z in 1975. Despite the extra horsepower from the bigger engines performance wasn't quite up to the earlier standard which is a big reason why the earlier cars are more desirable. Another reason is that people like the appearance of the smaller bumpers even if they aren't as safe. There were many small refinements throughout the years, often in the middle of a model year. I don't know of a comprehensive list of changes for all years.

[sblake01]

This should get you started but there are other posts on the subject, many others.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8271&highlight=Differences+240Z+280Z

[EScanlon]

And one of the more comprehensive links, which gets quoted very often:

http://zhome.com/History/DesignChanges.htm

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[agemeansnothing]

Ya there is a big difference in weight.

[sblake01]

Also in age. Which does mean something.

[waezsn]

Were the bumpers the only things that added the most weight? The engine I am not so worried about because I will be swapping it with a SR20det. So the bumpers and the engine were only the big difference? The chassis are all the same am I correct? Can the bumpers off the 240z be placed on the 280z?

[Arne]

Im not sure if this was posted or not yet. But what...

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And why do the 240z seem to be priced the highest?

Simple economics. Supply and demand. The 240Zs are the oldest, and many have died from accidents and rust. So they are somewhat rare, yet are still in demand. So they are more expensive.

[Fun_in_my_z]

As Arne said do a search you will find what you need. Although we like hearing from new members as well

[=Enigma=]

Also in age. Which does mean something.

LMFAO!!!! You're killing me Stephen!

[Panamared]

I found this link. Here you can read about the differences between the years.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.zclubhungary.hu/image/z_cars/tn1969_240Z_Silver_Front_Left.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zclubhungary.hu/EZcars.htm&h=134&w=200&sz=12&hl=en&start=242&um=1&tbnid=6CLRCjsXjr2PgM:&tbnh=70&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddatsun%2B240z%26start%3D240%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

Hope this helps.

[nwcubsman]

I found this link. Here you can read about the differences between the years.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.zclubhungary.hu/image/z_cars/tn1969_240Z_Silver_Front_Left.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zclubhungary.hu/EZcars.htm&h=134&w=200&sz=12&hl=en&start=242&um=1&tbnid=6CLRCjsXjr2PgM:&tbnh=70&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddatsun%2B240z%26start%3D240%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

Hope this helps.

Nice Link Juan, I had not seen this club site before. I appreciate it.