Nissan Z vs Toyota GR Supra: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Nissan Z and Toyota GR Supra, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader test-to-test performance trends. It draws on recorded runs across recent Nissan Z and Toyota GR Supra model years, with 8 tests for the Z and 19 for the Supra.
In production form, the GR Supra holds the quicker 0–60 mph result at 3.7 seconds, 0.2 second ahead of the Z’s best 3.9-second run. It also leads the production quarter-mile comparison, with a best of 12.1 seconds versus 12.4 seconds for the Z. The fastest overall 0–60 result here is also a Supra, but that 3.3-second pass came from a lightly modified 2021 3.0 OpenFlash Performance Coupe, so it is separate from the production record.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2023, which gives a useful same-year reference point for acceleration comparisons. Median 0–60 figures also favor the GR Supra, at 3.9 seconds compared with 4.4 seconds for the Z, while the tables below let you compare trims, sources, and individual quarter-mile results in more detail.
Category Winners: Z vs GR Supra
The Toyota GR Supra leads 6–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Nissan Z taking none.
| Category | Nissan Z | Toyota GR Supra |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 3.90s | 3.70s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 12.40s | 12.10s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 3.90s | 3.30s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 12.40s | 11.60s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 4.40s | 3.90s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 12.85s | 12.45s Winner |
| Category wins | 0 | 6 |
All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Toyota GR Supra holds the production 0–60 record at 3.70s, 0.20s quicker than the Nissan Z's best of 3.90s.
Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Toyota GR Supra has been clocked at 3.30s 0–60 — 0.60s quicker than the Nissan Z's overall best of 3.90s.
Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Toyota GR Supra reaches 60 mph in 3.90s — 0.50s quicker than the Nissan Z's median of 4.40s.
| Metric | Nissan Z | Toyota GR Supra |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 4.40s | 3.90s |
| Average 0–60 | 4.39s | 4.07s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 12.85s | 12.45s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 12.84s | 12.56s |
| Sample (0–60) | 8 | 18 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Nissan Z (2024) vs Toyota GR Supra (2023). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Nissan Z | Toyota GR Supra |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
3.90s
NISMO Coupe |
3.90s
A91-MT Coupe |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 12.40s | 12.40s |
Data Coverage
The Nissan Z has 8 tests spanning 2023–2024, while the Toyota GR Supra has 19 tests from 2020–2023.
| Metric | Nissan Z | Toyota GR Supra |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 8 | 19 |
| Production tests | 8 | 18 |
| Earliest tested year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2023 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.