Compare the2025 Toyota SupraVS 2024 Nissan Z

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Toyota Supra has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Z doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Supra Auto offers optional Emergency Braking that use rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. The Z doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the Supra and Z offer Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Supra Auto has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Z’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Supra and the Z have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Supra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Nissan doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Z.

There are over 14 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Supra’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 52 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 15th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Nissan is ranked 17th.

Engine

The Supra’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 18 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 350) than the Z’s standard 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra is faster than the Nissan Z 3.0 (manual transmissions tested):

	Supra	Z
Zero to 60 MPH	3.9 sec	4.5 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	9.6 sec	10.6 sec
Quarter Mile	12.4 sec	13 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	115 MPH	111 MPH
Top Speed	161 MPH	160 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra is faster than the Nissan Z (automatics tested):

	Supra	Z	Z NISMO
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	4.3 sec	3.9 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	9.1 sec	9.8 sec	9.4 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4.7 sec	5 sec	4.4 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.5 sec	2.8 sec	n/a
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.9 sec	3.5 sec	n/a
Quarter Mile	12.2 sec	12.7 sec	12.4 sec
Top Speed	160 MPH	155 MPH	165 MPH

Motor Trend magazine performs a classic 0 to 100 MPH and back to 0 MPH performance test. The Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium completed this feat in only 14.2 seconds. It took the Nissan Z Performance 16.6 seconds.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Supra gets better mileage than the Z:

			MPG
Supra
	Manual	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	19 city/27 hwy
	Auto	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	23 city/31 hwy
Z
	Manual	3.0 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
	Auto	3.0 turbo V6	19 city/28 hwy
		NISMO 3.0 turbo V6	17 city/24 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Supra’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Z doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Supra’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Z:

	Supra	Z
Front Rotors	13.7 inches	12.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	12.1 inches

The Supra stops much shorter than the Z:

	Supra	Z
100 to 0 MPH	297 feet	331 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	147 feet	166 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	100 feet	110 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Supra has larger tires than the Z (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. 245/45R18).

The Supra’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Z Sport’s standard 45 series tires. The Supra’s tires are lower profile than the Z Performance’s 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Supra has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Z Sport.

Suspension and Handling

The Supra has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Z’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Supra is 1.3 inches wider in the front and .1 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Z.

The Supra’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.5% to 48.5%) than the Z’s (56.4% to 43.6%). This gives the Supra more stable handling and braking.

The Supra 3.0 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the Z Performance pulls only .93 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Supra 3.0 Premium executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the Z Performance (23.7 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 25.3 seconds @ .74 average G’s).

Chassis

The Toyota Supra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 pounds less than the Nissan Z.

Passenger Space

The Supra has .1 inches more front headroom and .2 inches more front shoulder room than the Z.

Cargo Capacity

The Supra has a much larger trunk than the Z (10.2 vs. 6.9 cubic feet).

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the Supra easier. The Supra’s trunk lift-over height is 32.8 inches, while the Z’s liftover is 36.5 inches.

Servicing Ease

The Supra uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Z uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

The Supra offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Z doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

When two different drivers share the Supra, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each keyless remote activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations. The Z doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Supra Premium has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and warning readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Z doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Supra’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Z has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

If the windows are left open on the Supra the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Z can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Supra’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Z’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The Supra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan only offers heated mirrors on the Z Performance/NISMO.

When the Supra is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Z’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Supra’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Z has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Supra’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Z doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

The Toyota Supra has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the Z Performance/NISMO.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Supra Premium/Manual has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Z doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Supra owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Supra will cost $85 to $9390 less than the Z over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Toyota Supra will be $1661 to $6896 less than for the Nissan Z.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Supra and the Nissan Z, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its June 2022 issue and the Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium won out over the Nissan Z Performance.

The Toyota Supra outsold the Nissan Z by 50% during 2023.