Car comparison

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurbovsNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

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

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Alpine A610

3.0 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2975 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1991-1995
VS

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32)

3.0 Twin Turbo

283 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    326 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
283hp211kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,975cc182cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,180mm46in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,340mm92in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
90L
326L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurboNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurboPowerTorque
  • Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5,750 rpm2,900 rpm6,000 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo6,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
21.5 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo has 33 hp more than Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
1,644 kg
3,624 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
265 km/h
165 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5.7 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 s

Although Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo has more power, Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
870 km
540 mi
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
90 L
3.2 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurboNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Is 224 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 245 km (152 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 236 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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