Nissan Skyline vs Toyota Supra: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 kg
Toyota · 1986–1993
Supra A70
Price from €25,156 (1986)
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,665 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Performance Skyline R34 Power per tonne: 134 kW/t vs 104 kW/t
In plain words
Nissan Skyline has more power: 206 kW (280 PS) against 173 kW (235 PS) for Toyota Supra. Nissan Skyline is lighter by 125 kg (1,540 kg vs 1,665 kg). Nissan Skyline is the older design (from 1957); Toyota Supra arrived in 1978. Nissan Skyline is still in production; Toyota Supra is not. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Skyline is the pick for performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Skyline R34 | Supra A70 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 668 | A · 605 |
| Power | 59 | 51 |
| Grip | 57 | 47 |
| Handling | 79 | 72 |
| Top speed | 65 | 62 |
| Launch | 59 | 54 |
| Reliability | 88 | 74 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Skyline R34Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 13.97 sat 165 km/h
- 2 Supra A70Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) 14.56 sat 155 km/h · +0.59 s
Size and weight
| Skyline R34 | Supra A70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm104.9 in | 2,596 mm102.2 in −69 mm −2.7 in −2.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,540 kg3,395 lb | 1,665 kg3,671 lb +125 kg +276 lb +8.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Skyline R34 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Nissan Skyline | Toyota Supra | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) | Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) |
| Production years | 1998–2001 | 1986–1993 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe, Liftback |
| Class | D-segment (mid-size) | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp Better | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp |
| Power, all versions | 44–309 kW (60–420 PS) 59–414 hp | 81–320 kW (110–435 PS) 109–429 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft | No data |
| Power per tonne | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated Better | 104 kW/t 126 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l | 2,954 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Engine code | RB26DETT | 7M-GTEU |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,630 mm 182.3 in |
| Width | No data | 1,760 mm 69.3 in |
| Height | No data | 1,310 mm 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm 104.9 in | 2,596 mm 102.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb Better | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 185 l 6.5 cu ft |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €25,156 (1986) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).