Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V 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

Nissan 200 SX (S14)

2.0 i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-2000

Comparison overview

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    229 hp
    171 kW
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
229hp171kW
200hp149kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,780kg3,924lb
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
87.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
307L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
31.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 29 hp more than Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 29 hp (22 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
265 Nm
195 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
1,350 kg
2,976 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 0.4 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
229 hp
171 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
-
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 61 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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