Car comparison

Aston Martin Virage 5.3vsNissan 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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Aston Martin Virage

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1995
VS

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32)

3.0 Twin Turbo

283 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVirage5.3Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
336hp251kW
283hp211kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight-
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,737mm186in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,321mm52in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,570mm101in
Front track-
1,495mm59in
Rear track-
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume-
326L
Max trunk volume
330L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
113L
70L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVirage5.3Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
510 Nm
376 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Aston MartinVirage5.36.0 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVirage5.3Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
336 hp
251 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
-
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

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

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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