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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsBMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

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

BMW 6 Series (E24) · Facelift 1987

M 635CSi

260 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
229hp171kW
260hp194kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
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 TurboBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSiPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
29.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi has 31 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi: 31 hp (23 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
330 Nm
243 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
1,515 kg
3,340 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
242 km/h
150 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.2 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
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
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 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
BMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMW6 Series (E24)Facelift 1987M 635CSi
Power
229 hp
171 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
-
588 km
366 mi
Trunk score
-
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E24) Facelift 1987 M 635CSi

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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