1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 993 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 993 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
