1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 856 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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:
1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GP 159 | Supra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1566 kg |