Nismo Nick - I Don’t Hate The Supra. A Thorough Comparison Of These 2 Sports Car Icons (Nissan Z vs. Toyota Supra)

[jwolf]

 

[trackratZ]

Nismo Nick was a huge help in sourcing good pricing on Zs across the country when I was shopping in 2024. Thanks!

 

[bpeckham]

That was a fun video. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Loco38SUP]

The guy is 6’3” he would be uncomfortable in a Suburban.

These 2 cars shouldn’t be compared. Different price points and different driver experience. If Toyota wasn’t developing a next gen Celica. I would have picked up a Nissan Z.

As Nismo Nick put it, the Z is a great daily grocery getter.

-RJM

 

[50thZ]

Good honest review. Thanks

 

[tractng]

Is the Supra a reliable car? I have a 2009 X5 and I work on the car more than I seen my doctors and visit other dealers combined. Btw, I don't like doctors and dealers .

Slight faster on the street won't matter much ( a lot of the owners don't even track the cars). I driven the Supra twice during dealers test drive and both were AT.

 

[papozalsa]

The reality is that comparing the "Supra" to the Z is like comparing it to a BMW 3 or 4 Series. Most people that bought or will buy the Z is because they are real enthusiasts of the Datsun/Nissan brand. I might it bought a Supra if it was a real Toyota product, but they were also AT, So that was a hard pass. Doubt that the supposed new Celica is going to be a total Toyota developed product.

 

[tractng]

The reality is that comparing the "Supra" to the Z is like comparing it to a BMW 3 or 4 Series. Most people that bought or will buy the Z is because they are real enthusiasts of the Datsun/Nissan brand. I might it bought a Supra if it was a real Toyota product, but they were also AT, So that was a hard pass. Doubt that the supposed new Celica is going to be a total Toyota developed product.

Right on. If it was a real Toyota I would have owned one.

 

[rocksandblues]

Is the Supra a reliable car? I have a 2009 X5 and I work on the car more than I seen my doctors and visit other dealers combined. Btw, I don't like doctors and dealers .

Slight faster on the street won't matter much ( a lot of the owners don't even track the cars). I driven the Supra twice during dealers test drive and both were AT.

Very reliable- fwiw
and the only reason I bought a Supra was because it WASN'T a toyota

 

[2Cool]

I owned a '21 Supra 3.0, bought new in the Covid era. Awesome car, stock to stock it out-accelerates, out-handles, and out-brakes my Z. At the time it did all those same "outs" to the sister under the skin Z4. People trying to be insulting by saying "it's a BMW" are hilarious, I paid thousands less than the Z4 for a better car. Even got used to the oddball entertainment system interface. Also got used to people asking to take pictures at gas stations or slowing beside me to get shots on the highway.

The Z is a different car, similar only in the sense it is also a two door rear wheel drive sporty car. For me the retro looks put me in my happy place remembering my '90 300ZXTT. Add in the manual transmission and it is more engaging as a daily driver than the Supra. I like it for different reasons, and don't see the need to justify or defend it.

I am just happy there are still fun sports cars in the world of SUVs and crossovers, and will cheer for all the few remaining.

 

[trackratZ]

I’ve driven the A90 Supra and yes it’s quicker, tighter handling than any new Z, but too cramped and just about everything inside and mechanical is familiar BMW, nothing about it ties to Supra’s JDM heritage. The Z otoh has all heritage built in, proud of that, and much easier and comfortable to drive everywhere. As previous owner of the OG 240Zs, that’s the best part of owning heritage.

 

[romancao]

In stock form, the A90 is indeed faster than the RZ34. However, I believe that with the same level of modifications, the Z will not be inferior to the Supra. The Supra's bumpsteer is an unsolvable issue.

 

[Loco38SUP]

In stock form, the A90 is indeed faster than the RZ34. However, I believe that with the same level of modifications, the Z will not be inferior to the Supra. The Supra's bumpsteer is an unsolvable issue.

I think this video had a solid comparison of the Supra against a modified Z. The difference is in the chasis.

Skip to the last 5 minutes for the summary.

-RJM

 

[Loco38SUP]

I’ve driven the A90 Supra and yes it’s quicker, tighter handling than any new Z, but too cramped and just about everything inside and mechanical is familiar BMW, nothing about it ties to Supra’s JDM heritage. The Z otoh has all heritage built in, proud of that, and much easier and comfortable to drive everywhere. As previous owner of the OG 240Zs, that’s the best part of owning heritage.

I think this is true. The Nissan Z is a good way to reconnect with the 80’s & 90’s Z’s from back in the day.

The MKV lets me have a Supra I can afford with great styling and performance on par with the MKIV. It lives up to the name but with an Austrian drivetrain.

- RJM

 

[KrackaC8]

I think this is true. The Nissan Z is a good way to reconnect with the 80’s & 90’s Z’s from back in the day.

This is exactly why I purchased mine. Old school genuine driver's car!