Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo · Stage 3vsNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo · Stage 2vsNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo · Stage 1vsNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 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

Comparison overview

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Highest torque
    505 Nm
    373 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
Power
343hp256kW+114 hp
298hp222kW+69 hp
270hp202kW+41 hp
229hp171kW
Torque
505Nm373lb-ft+179 Nm
440Nm325lb-ft+114 Nm
398Nm293lb-ft+72 Nm
326Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+23 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.9 s
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
95.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-10.3 s
Calculated
20.1s-7.6 s
Calculated
22.1s-5.6 s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,540mm179in
4,540mm179in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,725mm68in
1,725mm68in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,520mm99in
2,520mm99in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
77L
77L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hpNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 2) 298 hpNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 1) 270 hpNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo 229 hpPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 2) 298 hp: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 1) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo 229 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hp5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.1 s
22.1 s
27.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
298 hp
222 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
270 hp
202 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
229 hp
171 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp has 114 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo 229 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo 229 hp and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp: 114 hp (85 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hp
505 Nm
373 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
398 Nm
293 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
326 Nm
240 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 (Stage 3)343 hp
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (Stage 3)343 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
250 km/h
155 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 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hp5.5 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp6.0 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp6.4 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo 229 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 2) 298 hp and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 1) 270 hp, separated by only 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 (Stage 3)343 hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 (Stage 3)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
298 hp
222 kW
6.0 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
270 hp
202 kW
6.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
229 hp
171 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 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 (Stage 3)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hp
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hp
Power
270 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 3)343 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 2)298 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo (Stage 1)270 hpNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo229 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
298 hp
222 kW
270 hp
202 kW
229 hp
171 kW
Torque
505 Nm
373 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
398 Nm
293 lb-ft
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo (Stage 3) 343 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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