2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 161 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
