Head to head
Porsche Cayman GT4VSToyota Supra
1–2
The Toyota Supra wins on paper
Compared: Porsche Cayman GT4 718 2019– and Toyota Supra A90 2019–present, from verified fact sheets.
| Porsche Cayman GT4 | Toyota Supra | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six | 3.0 L turbocharged inline-six (BMW-sourced) |
| Displacement | 3,995 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | Single twin-scroll turbocharger |
| Power | 414 hp309 kW | 335 hp250 kW |
| Torque | 420 Nm310 lb-ft | 500 Nm369 lb-ft |
| Redline | 8,000 rpm | — |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 s0-60 mph ≈ 4.2 s | 4.3 s0-60 mph ≈ 4.1 s |
| Kerb weight | 1,420 kg3,131 lb | — |
| Power-to-weight | 292 hp/t | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD, mid-engine | RWD |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed PDK available from 2021) | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic; 6-speed manual offered from 2023 |
The Toyota Supra takes 2 of the five figures that decide a straight fight (power, torque, 0-100 km/h, weight and power-to-weight); its rival takes 1. Gaps under 2% (under 0.1 s to 100 km/h) count for nobody. 0-60 mph times are estimated from 0-100 km/h.
Porsche Cayman GT4 or Toyota Supra: which should you pick?
Pick the Porsche Cayman GT4 if you want
- more power
- a naturally aspirated engine
Pick the Toyota Supra if you want
- the quicker sprint to 100 km/h
- more torque
How the Porsche Cayman GT4 and Toyota Supra sound
Porsche Cayman GT4
- High-revving naturally aspirated flat-six note up to an 8,000 rpm redline.
- European-market cars carry a petrol particulate filter that noticeably mutes the exhaust compared with the 981 GT4.
Toyota Supra
- Turbocharged inline-six with electronically valved active exhaust.
- Cabin sound is augmented through the audio system.
Known weak points
Porsche Cayman GT4
- Gearing on the manual is widely criticised as too long, especially second and third gear.
- Low front splitter is easily scraped on kerbs and ramps.
Toyota Supra
- Plastic factory charge pipe can crack when boost is raised by tuning.
- Oil filter housing gasket leaks, a known B58 issue.
