2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 468 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
