What are the differences between the BRZ and the 86?

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LaLucille
07/30/25 4:04am
The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 differ in appearance, rear suspension, chassis tuning, transmission, body height, and engine. The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are models jointly developed by Subaru and Toyota. Toyota was responsible for the initial market positioning and setting some basic performance indicators, while the exterior and interior were designed by Toyota engineers. Subaru handled the chassis and engineering development. Both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are manufactured at Subaru's Gunma factory. The differences between the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are as follows: Appearance: The lower grille of the Subaru BRZ has an upward curve, while the Toyota 86's lower grille has a downward curve. Rear Suspension: The Subaru BRZ uses a double-wishbone independent suspension, while the Toyota 86 uses a multi-link independent suspension. Front Grille: The Subaru BRZ features a horizontal bar grille, while the 86 has a mesh grille. Interior: The dashboard backlight of the Subaru BRZ is orange, whereas the 86's dashboard backlight is white. Chassis Tuning: The front suspension springs and shock absorbers of the Subaru BRZ are stiffer than those of the Toyota 86, but the rear suspension is softer. As a result, the Toyota 86 is more prone to drifting, while the Subaru BRZ offers more stable cornering. Transmission: The Toyota 86 is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the Subaru BRZ has a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. Body Height: The Toyota 86 stands at 1320mm, while the Subaru BRZ is 1285mm tall. Model Codes: The Toyota 86's code is 864UGSE, and the BRZ's code is BRZFA20. Engine: The Toyota 86 is powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 260PS, a maximum power of 167kW, and a maximum torque of 215Nm. The Subaru BRZ is equipped with a 2.0L horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 200PS, a maximum power of 147kW, and a maximum torque of 205Nm. Subaru is a division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), specializing in automobile manufacturing. Established in 1953, it initially focused on producing cars, as well as aircraft and various engines. It is a manufacturer of diverse types of transportation equipment. The Subaru logo features a constellation of six stars. Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known as "Toyota" (TOYOTA), was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda. Headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, it was originally part of the Japanese Daiichi Company and is affiliated with the Mitsui Group. Toyota is one of the world's top ten automotive companies and the largest car manufacturer in Japan, established in 1933. Toyota Motor is part of the Toyota Group.
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