1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 307 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
