Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATvsNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera CAT

217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
VS

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

3.0 Turbo

229 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1990

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    229 hp
    171 kW
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • 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 practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
217hp162kW
229hp171kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
326Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,405mm55in
1,435mm56in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 12 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
326 Nm
240 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT6.3 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo7.1 s

Although Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
217 hp
162 kW
229 hp
171 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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