1988 Toyota Supra vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Supra | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Supra | Previa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
