1993 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1993 Toyota Supra

To start off, both 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1993 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 114 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.

Because 1993 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 1993 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport. (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Pontiac Trans Sport 1993 Toyota Supra
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Trans Sport Supra
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1566 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2440 mm


 

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