Nissan Z vs Toyota Supra

The ultimate JDM sportscar

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Before we dive into the comparison, let’s discuss where Nissan and Toyota stand as automakers.

Toyota

Toyota, established in 1937, is a leading global automotive manufacturer known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and innovation. Offering a diverse lineup that includes hybrid and electric vehicles, Toyota models like the Corolla, Camry, and Land Cruiser have become benchmarks in their respective segments. Emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction, Toyota continues to pioneer technologies like hybrid powertrains, making it a popular choice worldwide for dependable and eco-friendly vehicles.

Nissan 

Nissan, a Japanese automaker founded in 1933, is renowned for producing a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to high-performance SUVs. Known for innovation, Nissan incorporates advanced technology like ProPILOT Assist for enhanced safety and driving comfort. Its iconic models, such as the Nissan Altima, Patrol, and GT-R, reflect a commitment to quality and performance, making Nissan a popular choice for both everyday drivers and automotive enthusiasts.

Nissan Z vs Toyota Supra: Editors POV

The current starting price of the Nissan Z is around AED 215,900, and that of the new Toyota Supra 3.0 is AED 214,900. So both of these cars fall in the same price range. The Nissan Z has been praised by enthusiasts all around the world, while the new Toyota Supra is ridiculed for being a BMW at heart. Although the Supra is no less of a sportscar than the Nissan Z, it’s all about public opinion. Despite being disliked by many, not everyone hates the Supra, and a lot of people actually love the new Supra because It’s a Supra. I mean, what’s not to love? Apart from the fact that it’s a BMW. Let’s discuss which car is better and why.

Performance specs

Let’s have a look at the performance figures of these hot sportscars.

 

Specs Nissan Z Toyota Supra
Engine V6 Inline-6
Forced induction Twin Turbo Twin Turbo
Transmission 9-speed AT/ 6-Speed MT 8-speed AT/ 6-Speed MT
Displacement 3000cc 3000cc
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Horsepower 400 hp 382 hp
Torque 475 Nm 500 Nm
Weight 1890 Kg 1815 Kg
0-100 km/h 4.3 sec 4.1 sec
Top Speed 265 km/h 250 km/h

 

Performance-wise, both of these sports cars are similar. The BMW, I mean the Supra, is faster. That’s because the Supra is somewhat lighter than the Z and has more torque. But the Z beats the Supra in top speed because although it doesn’t have a lot of torque, it has more horsepower than the Supra. 

Interior

Let’s compare the insides of these Japanese sports cars;

Specs Toyota Supra Nissan Z
Seats Alcantara Leather
Paddle shifters Yes Optional
Wireless charging Optional Optional
Boot capacity 289 liters 195.4 liters
Sound System 12 JBL speakers Optional Bose sound system
Multimedia Display 8” Widescreen 12.3” digital dashboard
Apple Carplay and Android Auto Yes Yes

 

This explains the difference between the two cars. The Supra is more comfortable and luxurious than the Nissan Z, but the Supra’s multimedia screen is relatively small compared to the Nissan Z’s 12.3”. However, the Supra comes with the JBL sound system as standard, while the Z only comes with a simple sound system. 

Safety

Let’s have a look at the safety and driver assistance features of these hot sports cars;

Specs Toyota Supra Nissan Z
Airbags 8 6
ADAS Optional Optional
360 Camera Unavailable Unavailable
Emergency braking Yes Optional
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Cruise Control Adaptive Yes
Collision warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure warning Yes Yes
Blind spot monitor Yes Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Optional Yes

 

That sums up the Supra vs. Z conflict. Although their performance is closely matched, their interiors are quite different. Still, these cars are currently Japan’s A-game after the Nissan GT-R and are dominating the world by the minute. There is a cult following for JDM cars, and to them, these cars may be better than a Porsche 911. We hope you liked this comparison. Let us know in the comments which of these cars would be your choice. 

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