2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,489 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 350Z | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2953 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |