1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1988 Honda Concerto. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Concerto | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |