Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsPorsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT

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 944 Cabrio

3.0 S2 CAT

211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    229 hp
    171 kW
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT

  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
229hp171kW
211hp157kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,415mm56in
-
Rear track
1,435mm56in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
80L

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 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT5,800 rpm4,100 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
29.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 18 hp more than Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 18 hp (13 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
280 Nm
207 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
1,465 kg
3,230 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
240 km/h
149 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT7.1 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
229 hp
171 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 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
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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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