2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 177 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1380 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 50 L |
