1994 Porsche 968 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 157 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.

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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Porsche 968 1990 Toyota Supra
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 968 Supra
Year Released 1994 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2989 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 254 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 91 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 255 km/hour 220 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1557 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 50 L


 

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