Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurbovsAston Martin Virage 5.3

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

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z32)

3.0 Twin Turbo

283 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995
VS

Aston Martin Virage

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,644 kg
    3,624 lb
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboAston MartinVirage5.3
Power
283hp211kW
336hp251kW
Torque
375Nm277lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,644kg3,624lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
5,340cc326cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,737mm186in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,255mm49in
1,321mm52in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,610mm103in
Front track
1,495mm59in
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Rear track
1,555mm61in
-
Trunk volume
326L
-
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
113L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboAston MartinVirage5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW

Aston Martin Virage 5.3 has 53 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo and Aston Martin Virage 5.3: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Aston MartinVirage5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Aston MartinVirage5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Aston MartinVirage5.3
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 s
Aston MartinVirage5.36.0 s

Although Aston Martin Virage 5.3 has more power, Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo and Aston Martin Virage 5.3: 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Aston MartinVirage5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboAston MartinVirage5.3
Power
283 hp
211 kW
336 hp
251 kW
Torque
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
-
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Is 146 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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