For any self-respecting car enthusiast, driving has very little to do with where you’re going and so much more to do with how you get there. It’s the full sensation us car-lovers are after, and while off-road is a popular category (and one our Subaru’s are born-ready for), we’re going to get into “the need for speed” as we explore the difference between a supercar and a sports car here.
Let’s start with some quick, specific definitions.
What is a sports car?
A sports car is a low, small, often two-passenger car designed for quick response, easy maneuvering and high-speed driving.
What is a supercar?
Supercars (which are also often called exotic cars) are street-legal, high-performance luxury sports cars.
Difference Between Supercar And Sports Car
What is the difference between a supercar and a sports car?
When you compare supercars vs sports cars and want to know what the most obvious differences are, the simplest, most straight-forward answer would be speed — both in terms of top speed and acceleration. Supercars are high-performance vehicles that are more than capable of performing on the track and leaving the common sports cars trailing behind.
Differentiating between experiences of sports cars and supercars is largely subjective. In truth, sports cars can be described as bespoke driving machines, capable of providing great, approachable fun in entry level offerings with more expensive cars being set up for optimum handling balance, whereas supercars are usually more powerful, and therefore can be more keen to drift in professional hands. And by the way, if the words “rally” and “drift” get your pulse racing, be sure to check out our post on how Travis Pastrana delivered for the Gymkhana WRX STI.
When considering the supercars vs sports cars comparison, consider the sports car a graceful variant, bringing a sense of poise and elegant tactility to the arena. They make for wonderful driving for car enthusiasts keen on a bit more sheer excitement, but not necessarily that of the race track kind. So when we say that differentiating the type of experiences sports cars and supercars is largely subjective, case in point is made when you look at this in the Subaru context. Take the WRX STI for example? Is it a sports car? Is it a supercar? We’d simply say “yes” — and with absolute confidence and pride.
Subaru has consistently dissolved boundaries of what it means to be one type of car only.
If you’re concerned you have to check boxes to know what kind of car you’ll love, we’re sorry you’ve been faced with that and welcome you to the Subaru side of how things work. With crossovers that do urban with ease, SUVs that will use the same sense of style and comfort to get you to your river rafting campsite and the mall… and the Outback that is as ready to do rugged as it is to do roads the ‘burbs, Subaru doesn’t just pretend to have it all — we literally do. And if speed is your favourite craving, get to a Subaru dealership fast!
Call us on +27 11 608 0116 or email info@subaru.co.za and a skilled member of our team will be happy to assist you. Alternatively, use our store locator to find your nearest dealership, and of course if you’re looking to experience any of our six incredible models first-hand, get behind the steering wheel by booking your test drive today.
