Car comparison

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S 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 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991
VS

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

3.0 Turbo

229 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1990

Comparison overview

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Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
229hp171kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
326Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,479cc151cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,451mm57in
1,435mm56in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATNissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 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
MetricPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
27.7 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT has 21 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 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
VehiclePorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
229 hp
171 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
133 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 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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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