1996 Lexus GS vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Lexus GS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus GS weights approximately 418 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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, 1996 Lexus GS (275 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1996 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 1996 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus GS | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Supra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
