Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin 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 (Z32)

3.0 Twin Turbo

283 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995
VS

Nissan 200 SX (S14)

2.0 i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1993-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    326 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    739 km
    459 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
283hp211kW
200hp149kW
Torque
375Nm277lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,644kg3,624lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,255mm49in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
326L
307L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
65L

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 TurboNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo6,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
31.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
151 km/h
94 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo has 83 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 (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: 83 hp (62 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
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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
1,644 kg
3,624 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 s
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo and Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 1.6 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: 2.4 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
739 km
459 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
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

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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin TurboNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurboNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Has 83 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 294 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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