2001 Porsche GT2 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Porsche GT2.
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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche GT2 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | GT2 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 456 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 621 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |