2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Equus | Supra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
