1991 Porsche 968 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Porsche 968 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 968 | Supra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |