1981 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 97 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Lemans.
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. 1981 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Lemans | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Lemans | Supra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
