Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
229hp171kW
231hp172kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
22.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
164 km/h
102 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has 2 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 2 hp (1 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 1.0 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
229 hp
171 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
229 hp
171 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 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
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 42 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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