2002 Nissan Altima vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Altima. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 267 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Altima | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Altima | Supra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |