300ZX Turbo vs XJ50
Nissan · Jaguar
1/4 Mile winner
300ZX Turbo
Beats the XJ50 by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 300ZX Turbo beats the XJ50 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
300 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
V6 Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
384 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$55,000
$80,000
Simulated race times
Distance
300ZX Turbo
XJ50
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 $80,000 for the XJ50 — a $25,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 300ZX Turbo or the XJ50?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 300ZX Turbo is faster, beating the XJ50 by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 300ZX Turbo vs the XJ50?
The 300ZX Turbo hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the XJ50 does it in 6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 300ZX Turbo produces 300 hp; the XJ50 produces 300 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 300ZX Turbo tops out at 250 km/h, and the XJ50 reaches 250 km/h.
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