1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 1987 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 291 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.

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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Nissan 270 R 1987 Toyota Supra
Make Nissan Toyota
Model 270 R Supra
Year Released 1994 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 201 HP
Torque 344 Nm 259 Nm
Top Speed 273 km/hour 220 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1557 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1320 mm


 

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