1993 Acura NSX vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 187 kg more than 1993 Acura NSX.
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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Supra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |