Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsLamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8

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

Lamborghini Jalpa

P 350 V8

255 hp3485 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1982-1988

Comparison overview

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
Power
229hp171kW
255hp190kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
314Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,830kg4,034lb
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
77.0s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
3,485cc213cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,330mm170in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
77L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboLamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8PowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8: 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
23.8 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
162 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
255 hp
190 kW

Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8 has 26 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8: 26 hp (19 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
314 Nm
232 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
1,500 kg
3,307 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V86.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8 and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.7 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
255 hp
190 kW
6.4 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
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,330 mm
170.5 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
Power
229 hp
171 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
314 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,330 mm
170.5 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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