ShotgunSymphony

Between the two, Supra mklV N/A and the SC300, which is faster? What is the power to weight ratio for both and which is faster in the quarter mile? thanks guys.

JAC JZS

This is a good article(below) that compares the two cars(Supra 5-speed vs. SC300 5-speed) and shows the stock specs for the SC300. The power to weight ratio for the Supra(NA 5-speed hardtop, 3215lbs) is 14.61 vs. 15.7 for the SC3 5-speed. The 5-speed Supra does 0-60 around 6.5 and the SC3 5-speed does 0-60 in around 6.8. To answer your question the NA Supra 5-speed is quicker than the SC300 5-speed and is also probably faster.

SC300
Stock Specifications sourced from Car and Driver December 1994 issue

Highs: Sexy sheetmetal, sports car sting, the pinnacle of cabin decor.
Lows: Seems out of place with these sports bar brawlers (Supra, 300zx, M3)
Verdict: If elegance ruled, this car would be king

Highlights from text: "Interior is truly beautiful. The seats look like they belong in a living room, and expensive one." "Body styling-
SC300's svelte shape is Cary Grant - dapper." "The Lexus tends to get tail happy if braking is carried deep into a corner or the driver
lifts throttle suddenly mid-turn". The Supra with the same chassis has wider tires in rear with no comments on tail happiness. Oddly
enough, in this test, the Supra is awarded a perfect 10 while the long time handling champion BMW M3 (widely believed to be the best
handling car ever) handling only receives a 9. I guess that would mean these vehicles (SC300, Supra) have some awesome potential.

C/D test results:
0-30 2.4
0-60 6.8
0-100 18.4
0-130 42.8
1/4 mile 15.4 @ 92
street start 5-60 7.2
top gear 30-50 9.1
top gear 50-70 9.6
top speed 138
braking 70-0 178
skidpad 300ft .84g
emergency lane change 59.9
interior sound level idle 40db
interior sound level full throttle 78db
interior sound level 70mph cruising 67db
interior sound level 70mph coasting 66db
EPA mpg city 18
EPA mpg hwy 23
c/d trip 1100 mile mpg 19
base price (1994) $41,037
price as tested (1994) $44,225

Engine Specs DOHC 24 valve inline 6, 183 cu in. (2997cc), iron block, aluminum head, port fuel injection
HP 225BHP @ 6000RPM
Torque 210LBS/FT @ 4800RPM

Transmission 5-speed, ratios, 3.29, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.78, max speed in gears, 36, 62, 92, 118, 138. Final Drive 4.08:1

Curb weight 3532LBS, Wheel Base 105.9 in., Length, 191.1in, Width, 70.5, Height, 52.4. Fuel Tank 20.6gal us,

Interior Volume cu ft: front 55; rear 30; trunk 9

Suspension: front: ind, unequal length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, rear: ind, 1 trailing link 2 lateral links, and 1 control arm
per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar.

Brakes front: vented disc, rear: vented disc, anti-lock control

Tires 225/55/VR16