Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurbovsJaguar XJS Coupe 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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

5.3

284 hp5343 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,644 kg
    3,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Most powerful
    284 hp
    212 kW
  • Highest torque
    415 Nm
    306 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    664 km
    413 mi
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
283hp211kW
284hp212kW
Torque
375Nm277lb-ft
415Nm306lb-ft
Curb weight
1,644kg3,624lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
664km413mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
5,343cc326cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,255mm49in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
326L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurboJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3PowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo6,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe5.35,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
34.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
146 km/h
91 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
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 has 1 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 Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 1 hp (1 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
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
415 Nm
306 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
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
1,825 kg
4,023 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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
237 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
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.38.2 s

Although Jaguar XJS Coupe 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 Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 2.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 2.2 L/100 km.

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
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
625 km
388 mi
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
664 km
413 mi

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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW
8.2 s
237 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
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
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
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
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
283 hp
211 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
415 Nm
306 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
664 km
413 mi
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurboJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Is 181 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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