| Performance | SUPRA | CATALINA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine....................... | 9.9 | 8.7 | Supra screams; Catalina thrusts not unlike a Pratt & Whitney |
| Gearbox..................... | 9.5 | 3.7 | Catalina automatic is abrupt and lacks overdrive |
| Steering..................... | 9.4 | 10.0 | You could steer the Catalina with a feather, it's so effortless |
| Brakes....................... | 8.5 | 6.6 | Supra stops better; Catalina squeals less |
| Ride.......................... | 8.0 | 9.9 | Catalina will float over craters on the moon |
| Handling.................... | 9.8 | 8.4 | Catalina's 40 degree banking angle impedes driving the twisties |
| Body Structure........... | 9.0 | 9.3 | Only GM could load that much steel on 1 frame; Supra is also solid |
| AVERAGE.................. | 9.2 | 8.1 | Comfort/Controls | SUPRA | CATALINA |
| Driving Position........... | 10.0 | 1.8 | Supra: wondermous. Catalina: school bus-like |
| Controls..................... | 10.0 | 0.7 | Supra: perfect. Catalina: perfect, ah, horn location |
| Instrumentation........... | 8.4 | 9.7 | Analog clock straight in front of you; it's always the right time for Catalina |
| Outward vision............ | 7.8 | 9.2 | Catalina provides a full view of people staying the hell out of your way |
| Quietness.................. | 3.7 | 7.0 | Supra's giant tires make giant noise |
| Heat/vent/AC.............. | 9.9 | 2.6 | Ball-blowers make every driver comfy in both cars |
| Ingress/egress............ | 6.2 | 9.9 | Catalina interior is so large and easy to get in, you can park a Miata in it |
| Front seats................. | 9.8 | 9.9 | Supra's buckets are great, but Catalina's seats provide ultimate comfort |
| Rear seats.................. | 1.2 | 9.4 | Supra's rear seats are for serious S&M sessions only |
| Rear Rear seats........... | 0.0 | 10.0 | Keeps passengers further from frontal impact |
| Luggage/Loading....... | 5.7 | 10.0 | Move to a new house in the Supra; can move the house in the Catalina |
| AVERAGE.................. | 6.6 | 7.3 | Design/Styling | SUPRA | CATALINA |
| Grille.......................... | 9.5 | 8.6 | Catalina has a vulptuous grille with big, sharp, pointy teeth |
| Exterior styling............ | 9.6 | 9.8 | Ah, the joy of right angles! The Catalina any day |
| Exterior finish.............. | 9.4 | 9.6 | The Catalina's rust spots add the individual touch |
| Interior styling............. | 8.4 | 8.6 | We just can't get enough Naugahyde |
| Interior finish............... | 8.9 | 9.1 | Faux wood in Catalina adds class. Is this not a Mercedes brethren? |
| AVERAGE.................. | 9.2 | 9.1 | Editor's Ratings | SUPRA | CATALINA |
| Editor #1 favorite......... | 2.4 | 10.0 | "Catalina stole my heart!" |
| Editor #2 favorite......... | 3.6 | 9.7 | "Supra a hot performer, but Catalina is obviously the better car." |
| Editor #3 favorite......... | 10.0 | 0.0 | "Of course, the Toyota. Oh, What a Feeling! Great financing now..." |
| AVERAGE................. | 5.3 | 6.6 | SUPRA | CATALINA |
| OVERALL RATING | 7.6 | 7.8 |
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