Nissan Skyline Vs. Toyota Supra
The Nissan Skyline, which is rebadged as the Infiniti G35 in the North American market, and the Toyota Supra are similarly equipped Japanese imports. The Supra, however, features an added edge with its turbocharged straight-six engine, although it wasn't available in some states. The G35 was offered in the U.S. beginning in 2003. Supra exports to the U.S. ended in 1998; production in Japan ended in 2002.
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Skyline/G35 Specifications
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The 2003 Skyline/G35 is powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine generating 270 pound-feet of torque. The wheelbase is fairly long at 112.2 inches. The coupe measures 182.2 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 54.8 inches tall. Curb weight is 3,407 pounds, according to automotive.com.
Supra Specifications
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The 2002 Supra features a turbocharged 320 hp, 3-liter inline six-cylinder engine. Its wheelbase is much shorter than the Skyline at only 100.4 inches. Its overall length is 177.8 inches. The Supra stands 49.8 inches tall and is 71.3 inches wide. The turbo version weighs in at 3,486 pounds, according to the Supra specification sheet at angel.com.
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Skyline/G35 Features
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Trim options for the post-2003 Skyline coupe and sedan models have included: the Base, Journey, x (which is an all-wheel-drive), and the top-level Sport and Sport 6MT, according to edmunds.com. Base models feature leather seats, front power seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, bi-xenon HID headlights and AM/FM/CD audio system. The Sport models have tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, front sport seats, a limited-slip rear differential and sport steering wheel. A Premium Package features an upgraded Bose audio system, moonroof, tilt/telescoping steering wheel and Bluetooth capability. The 6MT's V-6 rates at 293 hp.
Supra Features
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The turbocharged Supra featured a standard targa roof. Other standard features included traction control, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a tuned suspension system, six-speed manual transmission, leather-trimmed sport seats, seven-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, power windows and locks, and a limited-slip differential, according to lotpro.com.
Skyline/G35 Performance
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The 2003-2007 models, equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, can reach 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds. Its straightaway performance is flawless, but its steering can be a bit too sensitive. The interior is roomy, but its appointments are mundane for a luxury sports car, according to edmunds.com.
Supra Performance
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Even by today's standards, the 2002 turbocharged Supra performance is extreme. It howls from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and can reach the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds at 109 mph, according to supradreams.com. It hugs the roads with the same agility as a BMW 3 Series or any of the Nissan Z cars.
Head-to-Head
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The 2003 Skyline/Infiniti G35 has an impressive and quiet V-6 with overall superb handling and braking systems. The ride can be somewhat stiff and cargo space is lacking. The turbocharged Supra may defeat the Skyline in raw power, but at the time it was new it sold for a hefty $50,000. A 2003 G35 on the market today goes for about $14,000, while a non-turbo 2002 Supra can be bought for about $12,000, according to edmunds.com and supradreams.com.
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- Photo Credit Steve Coulter: flickr.com, Stuart Fleming: flickr.com; Anton Sandro: picasaweb
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Comments
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hotchick62
Jan 25, 2011
Its a bit unfair to compare the the turbo supra and skyline and then say the skyline costs more than a NA supra. While a NA supra may go for 12k a turbo supra will be hard to find under 20k. The article calls out a turbo supra for being expensive and a NA supra for not being worth as much as a G35, this seems to suggest the turbo supra doesn't maintain value as well when in reality the 2 different trims change the value. Comparing a turbo supra to a r34 gt-r skyline or an lexus is 300 to an infiniti g35 would have been more appropriate.
