Toyota Supra vs Nissan Z: Japanese Sports Car Showdown

The Toyota Supra and the Nissan Z, are two of the finest Japanese sports cars that have created a massive fan base all over the world. These sports cars offer excellent performance, a thrilling drive and a reliable experience. In this week’s edition of DubiCompare, we pit Toyota Supra vs Nissan Z.

Toyota launched the first-ever Supra back in 1978, which is essentially a powerful version of the brand’s Celica sedan. Five generations later, Toyota has collaborated with BMW to manufacture and produce the latest sports car on sale in the UAE. Here is a detailed article on the history and generations of the Toyota Supra.

The journey of the Nissan Z began in 1969 with the launch of the first-generation model, the 240Z. In 2022, Nissan introduced the seventh-gen sports, which marked a return to the roots of the Z series, blending modern technology with a design inspired by the iconic 240Z. Read the complete history of the Nissan Z.

In terms of overall dimensions and weight, both cars offer similar space on the inside. These sports cars are made to be compact to provide an engaging driving experience. Also, they are extremely lightweight, which enables brands to extract most of their machines, without the need for a large-capacity engine.

The exterior design of the Toyota Supra certainly has a few BMW cues, giving it some aggressive lines all over the car. On the other hand, the Nissan Z has a more flowy and clean appearance on the outside. Nonetheless, both are hunkered-down two-seater sports cars. Over time, the Z will look better than the Supra. 

Japanese being their usual self have equipped both the cars with good equipment. However, these are not the latest in the market, found on cars from other brands. The Nissan Z’s interiors could appeal slightly more to an enthusiast because of its sporty seats, suede upholstery and contrast stitching. These cars are extremely customisable to match the owner’s taste.

In the UAE, both the Supra and the Z are powered by a 3.0-litre petrol engine. However, the Z’s performance is slightly better because of a higher power-to-weight ratio. Also, Toyota and Nissan both offer a manual transmission version on their respective cars, appealing to enthusiasts in the country.

Toyota and Nissan both have a performance division deep inside the sunk works. 

The Supra gets the Gazoo Racing (GR) treatment for a bit more oomph. Similarly, the Z gets the Nissan’s NISMO treatment to offer a sportier version of the sports car. However, both these performance versions are not officially available in the UAE.

The safety net on the Nissan Z and the Toyota Supra is similar. However, the Z features more advanced driver assistance as compared to the Supra, which comes with only a few active safety features.

According to the Toyota UAE’s official website, the Supra is available in four trims, which majorly differ in gearbox and upholstery. Prices for the brand-new Supra range between AED 214,000 and AED 219,000.

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On the other hand, Nissan UAE’s official website offers two variants. Prices for both variants are the same at AED 205,000.

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