Car comparison

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

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

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Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
VS

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32)

3.0 Twin Turbo

283 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1990-1995

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    326 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283hp211kW
283hp211kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,316mm52in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
326L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin TurboPowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo6,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
1,644 kg
3,624 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.9 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo5.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
614 km
382 mi
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Nissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VNissan300 ZX (Z32)3.0 Twin Turbo
Power
283 hp
211 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
VehicleNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VNissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0 Twin Turbo

  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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