300ZX Turbo vs XJ

Nissan · Jaguar

1/4 Mile winner

300ZX Turbo

Beats the XJ by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 300ZX Turbo beats the XJ by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 300ZX Turbo thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

300 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

V6 Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

384 Nm

400 Nm

Price

$55,000

$85,000

Simulated race times

Distance

300ZX Turbo

100 m

6.290s

6.338s

1/8 mile

9.267s

9.334s

1/4 mile

13.860s

13.954s

1 km

24.574s

24.713s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 300ZX Turbo is $55,000 vs $85,000 for the XJ — a $30,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 300ZX Turbo or the XJ?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 300ZX Turbo is faster, beating the XJ by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 300ZX Turbo vs the XJ?

The 300ZX Turbo hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the XJ does it in 6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 300ZX Turbo produces 300 hp; the XJ produces 300 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 300ZX Turbo tops out at 250 km/h, and the XJ reaches 250 km/h.

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