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June 1991 Motor Trend
Nissan 300ZX 2+2 vs. Dodge Stealth ES by Don Fuller
 

General
	Dodge Stealth ES	Nissan 300ZX 2+2
Importer	Chrysler Motors Corp., Dodge Div., Detroit Mich.	Nissan Motor Corp., USA, Gardena Calif.
Body Style	2-door, 4-passenger	2-door, 4-passenger
Drivetrain layout	Front engine/rear drive	Front engine/rear drive
Base price	$18,056	$31,270
Price as tested	$21,666	$33,640
Options included	Air conditioniing $846; Option group D (includes power locks/ windows, cruise control, rear wiper/ washer, ultimate sound system, ABS, anti-theft, floormats), $2436; destination, $328	Leather package (includes leather seating surfaces, power driver's seat), $1500; driver-side airbag, $500; California emissions, $70; destination, $300
Dimensions
Wheelbase, in/mm	97.2/2470	101.2/2570
Track, in./mm	61.4/62.2/1560/1580	58.9/60.4/1495/1535
Length, in./mm	178.9/4545	178.0/4520
Width, in./mm	72.4/1840	70.9/1800
Height, in./mm	49.1/1247	49.4/1255
Ground clearance, in./mm	4.1/104	4.5/115
Mfr's curb weight, lb.	3292	3313
Weight distribution, f/r	61/39	53/47
Cargo capacity, cu ft.	11.0	11.5
Fuel capacity, gal.	19.8	18.7
Weight/power ratio, lb/hp	14.8	14.9
Engine
Type	60 degree V-6, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum heads	60 degree V-6, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum heads
Bore x stroke, in./mm	3.59 x 2.99/91.1 x 76.0	3.43 x 3.27/87.0 x 83.0
Displacement, ci/cc	181/2972	181/2972
Compression ratio	10.0:1	10.5:1
Valve gear	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl.	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl.
Fuel induction system	EFI	EFI
Horsepower @ rpm, SAE net	222 @ 6000	222 @ 6400
Torque @ rpm, SAE net	201 @ 4500	198 @ 4800
Horsepower/liter	74.7	75.0
Redline, rpm	7000	7000
Recommended fuel	Unleaded premium	Unleaded premium
Driveline
Transmission type	5-spd. man.	5-spd. man.
Gear ratios 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th	3.09:1 1.83:1 1.22:1 0.89:1 0.74:1	3.21:1 1.93:1 1.30:1 1.00:1 0.75:1
Axle ratio	3.44:1	4.08:1
Final-drive ratio	3.08:1	3.07:1
Engine rpm, 60mph in top gear	2500	2600
Chassis
Suspension Front	MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear	Upper and lower control arms, trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering Type	Rack and pinion, power assist	Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio	17.0:1	16.9:1
Turns, lock to lock	2.8	2.7
Turning circle, ft.	37.4	35.4
Brakes Front, type/dia., in.	Vented discs/10.8	Vented discs/11.0
Rear, type/dia., in.	Vented discs/10.4	Vented discs/11.7
ABS	Optional	Standard
Wheels and tires Wheel size, in. Wheel type/material Tires size Tire mfr. and model	16 x 8.0 Cast aluminum 225/55VR16 Goodyear Eagle VR55	16 x 7.5 Cast aluminum 225/55VR16 Michelin Sport XGT
Performance and Test Data
Acceleration, sec. 0-30 mph 0-40 mph 0-50 mph 0-60 mph 0-70 mph 0-80 mph Standing quarter mile sec @ mph	2.5 3.7 5.5 7.1 9.7 12.4 15.6/91.1	2.7 4.2 5.8 7.5 10.4 13.2 15.9/89.5
Braking, ft 30-0 mph 60-0 mph	33 126	28 124
Handling Lateral acceleration, g Speed through 600ft slalom, mph	0.85 68.2	0.88 64.6
Speedometer error Indicated/actual	30/30 40/40 50/50 60/60	30/30 40/40 50/49 60/60
Interior noise, dBA Idling in neutral Steady 60 mph, top gear	50 69	50 70
Instrumentation
Instruments	160-mph speedo; 9000-rpm tach; fuel level; volts; oil pressure; coolant temp; clock	160-mph speedo; 9000-rpm tach; fuel level; oil pressure; coolant temp; clock
Warning lamps	Oil; battery; ABS; radiator; airbag; check engine	Oil; battery; ABS; brake; airbag; check engine
Fuel Economy
EPA city/hwy., mpg	19/24	18/24
Est. range, city/hwy., miles	376/475	337/449