1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 857 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GP 158 | Supra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1557 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |