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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

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

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

3.0 Turbo

229 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1990
VS

AUDI S2 Coupe

2.2i Turbo 20V

220 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1992

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
229hp171kW
220hp164kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,401mm173in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,716mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,375mm54in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,438mm57in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume-
227L
Max trunk volume-
907L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
77L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
23.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
163 km/h
101 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 9 hp more than AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 9 hp (7 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
309 Nm
228 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
1,420 kg
3,131 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V6.1 s

Although Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has more power, AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 1.0 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW
6.1 s
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
229 hp
171 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
Range score
-
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
-
227 L
8.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 17 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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