Difference between '89 and '91 240sx

[Fastback Jack]

Hello. I was wondering if anyone here knew if there was any significant difference between the '89 and '91 240 sx? I am looking at buying an '89 240 Fastback but my friend says I need to get a '91.

Here is a more detailed post I have on the same topic. It's in the car buying advice forum:zerothread?id=143824

[Alfador]

There wont be much of a difference except for age maybe and a few little d!ck things. '92 is when they started putting in the KA24DE is I'm not mistaken so maybe your friend was referring to that. Other than that I cant think of any possibly reason why one would be recommended over the other except for personal preference.

[nab911]

Lol heres a short list even though you should search:

91 differences:Front bumperka24deMotor made many engine differencesGauge cluster is differentLSD and HICAS became optionsIf your doing a motor swap, get a 91 plus.

[GhostDriver]

New motor and front fascia. The KA24DE was introduced in '91. No biggie.

[Bosrudorfer]

During the first generation, three body styles were available: fastback, coupe, and convertible. The coupe is closely related to the Japanese-market Silvia except for having retractable headlamps. The fastback is closely related to the Japanese-market 180SX. The convertible, introduced in 1992, was exclusive to North America and was the only body style available in 1994. The convertible was partially assembled in Japan, with final assembly taking place in the California facilities of American Specialty Cars (ASC). All S13 240SXs were largely similar with differences between trim lines (XE, SE, LE, etc.) being mainly cosmetic (1989-1990 240sx's are considered the "pignose"). The lone exception, the 91-93 SE fastbacks, had an exclusive optional sport package containing a stiffer suspension, a limited-slip differential, and SUPER-HICAS 4-wheel steering.

The S13 was known for its sharp steering/handling (thanks to a front strut, rear multilink suspension and light weight (2600lb) but was regarded in the automotive press as being underpowered. The Nissan KA24E engine, while durable, was a heavy, iron-block unit that produced meager power for its size 140–155 hp (104–115 kW), but with slight improvement in the form of a 16-valve twin-cam KA24DE in 1991. This engine is the main distinction between North America's 240SX and world-market Silvia/180SX. As the cars have aged, Japanese SR20DET engine swaps have become an increasingly popular 240SX modification. At the same time, a large community has developed of owners turbocharging the 2.4 L KA engine, with great success.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_240SX

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

89 has KA24E and the 91 has the KA24DE.

[nab911]

Redundancy... what a waste...

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

Just keepin it simple.

[dickie]

lol i like the first reply... the blind leading the blind.

[574-240sx]

lol i like the first reply... the blind leading the blind.

how about this one, I thought all 240s were the same.

[Nismochick240]

lol... i'm not gonna reply what the differences are b/c Bos put it plan N simple... so here's what i am gonna say-> if you have the choice b/t the 89 or 91 go w/ the 91! more hp/better lookin body/.... ect... i would go w/ the 91 (thats what i have hehe-> 91 fastback)