Toyota Supra vs Nissan Skyline: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 1986–1993
Supra A70
Price from €25,156 (1986)
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,665 kg
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 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 | Supra A70 | Skyline R34 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 605 | A · 668 |
| Power | 51 | 59 |
| Grip | 47 | 57 |
| Handling | 72 | 79 |
| Top speed | 62 | 65 |
| Launch | 54 | 59 |
| Reliability | 74 | 88 |
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
| Supra A70 | Skyline R34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm102.2 in | 2,665 mm104.9 in +69 mm +2.7 in +2.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,665 kg3,671 lb | 1,540 kg3,395 lb −125 kg −276 lb −7.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Supra A70 (±). 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
| Toyota Supra | Nissan Skyline | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) | Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) |
| Production years | 1986–1993 | 1998–2001 |
| Body | Coupe, Liftback | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | D-segment (mid-size) |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–320 kW (110–435 PS) 109–429 hp | 44–309 kW (60–420 PS) 59–414 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 104 kW/t 126 hp/ton calculated | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,954 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l |
| Engine code | 7M-GTEU | RB26DETT |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm 182.3 in | No data |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | No data |
| Height | 1,310 mm 51.6 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm 102.2 in | 2,665 mm 104.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 185 l 6.5 cu ft | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €25,156 (1986) | No data |
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).