Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsAlfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

3.0 Turbo

229 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1990
VS

Alfa Romeo SZ

3.0 V6 Zagato

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    229 hp
    171 kW
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
229hp171kW
210hp157kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,060mm160in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,415mm56in
-
Rear track
1,435mm56in
-
Trunk volume-
68L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
77L
68L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboAlfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatoPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
27.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 19 hp more than Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
1,260 kg
2,778 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo7.1 s
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato7.0 s

Although Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has more power, Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
229 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
229 hp
171 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Trunk score
-
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo
Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.0 Turbo
3.0 Twin Turbo
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
3.0 V6 Zagato
3.0 S2 CAT
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
3.0 Turbo
3.0 Turbo
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
3.0 V6 Zagato
2.3
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
3.0 Turbo
3.2 Carrera
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
3.0 V6 Zagato
300 CE-24
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
3.0 V6 Zagato
2.2i Turbo 20V
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
3.0 Turbo
M 635CSi
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
3.0 V6 Zagato
2.0 V6 TB
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
3.0 Turbo
2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
3.0 V6 Zagato
2.5 Turbo S CAT
VS
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatovsPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
3.0 Turbo
2.0 i 16V Turbo
VS
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurbovsNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo vs Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato - car comparison - FastVsFaster