Verdict
The GR86 is about 51% cheaper, the Evora is 42% more powerful, while the GR86 has a 29% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM603,141 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,182 | RM767✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 400 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 410 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 300 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,385 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,972 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,229 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,395 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 160 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/35R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 10-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key, Push Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 2-year free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.