Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsToyota Supra III (A70) 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
VS

Toyota Supra III (A70)

3.0 Turbo

235 hp2954 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    344 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
229hp171kW
235hp175kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
-
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
96.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,954cc180cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,415mm56in
-
Rear track
1,435mm56in
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo5,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
28.9 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
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo has 6 hp more than Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 6 hp (4 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
344 Nm
254 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
1,620 kg
3,571 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.1 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
229 hp
171 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
636 km
395 mi
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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