Maxima vs 300ZX
Nissan · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Maxima
Beats the 300ZX by 0.05s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Maxima beats the 300ZX by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Maxima thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
300 hp
300 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
354 Nm
384 Nm
Price
$35,000
$50,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Maxima
300ZX
100 m
6.229s
6.290s
1/8 mile
9.199s
9.267s
1/4 mile
13.808s
13.860s
1 km
24.674s
24.574s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Maxima is $35,000 vs $50,000 for the 300ZX — a $15,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Maxima is 0.10s quicker (5.8s vs 5.9s). Top speed: 300ZX runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Maxima.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Maxima or the 300ZX?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Maxima is faster, beating the 300ZX by 0.05 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Maxima vs the 300ZX?
The Maxima hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the 300ZX does it in 5.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Maxima produces 300 hp; the 300ZX produces 300 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Maxima tops out at 240 km/h, and the 300ZX reaches 250 km/h.
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