What is the difference between a sports car and a supercar?
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A sports car is a broad category, while a supercar is one specific type within it. Here is some extended information about supercars: 1. The origin of supercars: In the mid-1960s, the British car magazine "Car" officially introduced the term "supercar" into the modern automotive lexicon, though it was not the first to use this term. The editors of "Car" initially used this term to describe the then-famous Lamborghini Miura, and it proved to be quite fitting. It is understood that the term first appeared in an advertisement for the vintage car Ensign Six—dating back to the even more distant 1920s. 2. Characteristics of supercars: Generally, supercars refer to high-performance sports cars with powerful output and striking appearances, often priced in the millions to tens of millions, with top speeds exceeding 300 km/h, and mostly featuring only two seats. Supercars excel in acceleration, braking, and handling, and their extraordinary exteriors are also essential.
I've driven quite a few sports cars, like the Mazda MX-5, which feels very agile and is quite convenient for daily commuting, with speeds capable of reaching over 200 kilometers per hour, but the acceleration isn't too intimidating. Supercars are completely different. Last year, I tried my friend's Ferrari 488, and the roar at startup was exhilarating, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration in less than 3 seconds, purely born for the racetrack. Regular sports cars are designed to be more practical, with slightly more space to carry some small luggage, whereas supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador have extremely low and sleek bodies, making you fear scraping the undercarriage on city roads. In terms of price, a sports car might cost a few hundred thousand, while supercars can easily run into the millions, not to mention the high maintenance costs. Simply put, sports cars are high-performance toys, while supercars are extreme machines that push the boundaries of physics.
