Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

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

Maserati 228

2.8 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1986-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
229hp171kW
250hp186kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume-
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
77L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
24.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.0 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo has 21 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: 21 hp (16 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
373 Nm
275 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
1,240 kg
2,734 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 1.3 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
229 hp
171 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
-
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
-
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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