1982 Toyota Supra vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Toyota Supra 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Toyota Kia
Model Supra Borrego
Year Released 1982 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2801 cc 3776 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 276 HP
Torque 197 Nm 362 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1302 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2900 mm


 

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