Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8vsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

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

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HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
252hp188kW
270hp201kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,987cc304cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,861mm191in
-
Width
1,794mm71in
-
Height
1,448mm57in
-
Wheelbase
2,736mm108in
-
Front track
1,485mm58in
-
Rear track
1,485mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
555L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,600 rpm3,800 rpm4,850 rpm
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
25.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 has 18 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
247 km/h
153 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V86.7 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

Although Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 has more power, HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
-
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
555 L
19.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 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
VehicleNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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