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About This Quiz
Can you tell an '85 Celica from a Corolla made that same year? Think you can distinguish a 1995 Eclipse from a 1998 Supra, or tell the difference between the great Japanese racing cars of the '60s? If so, buckle up -- and see if you have what it takes to ace this quiz on the greatest Japanese performance vehicles ever made!
Toyota; Honda; Nissan; Mitsubishi; Isuzu; There's no shortage of iconic Japanese car manufacturers pumping out vehicles for racing, luxury drivers and everyday use. While each of these brands offers its own unique models, designs and features, there's one thing that Japanese car makers have always had in common -- a reputation for producing long-lasting, dependable cars that keep on driving well over 100,000 miles.ÂÂ
Yet with the introduction of the Toyota 2000GT and some early Datsun models in the '60s, the Japanese car industry found itself increasingly being recognized for performance, style and speed. In fact, companies like Nissan and Toyota took on many of the greatest European car designers over the years, offering vehicles capable of performing at the highest levels -- and often at a lower price point than many of their competitors.ÂÂ
Think you can tell one of these great performance cars from another? Take our quiz to prove your Japanese car IQ!
EverydayDriver via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1954 Toyota Land Cruiser
1970 Datsun 240Z
The 1970 Datsun 240Z was known as the Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan. The two-seat coupe came with a 2.4 liter engine, and was immensely popular on the racing scene.
1991 Mazda 787B
2003 Nissan Murano
Saabkyle04 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1990 Geo Prizm LSi Sedan
1991 Toyota Sprinter Cielo
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
2018 Nissan GT-R
Many car review magazines and websites called the 2018 Nissan GT-R a bargain thanks to its sub-$100,000 price tag. Of course, if you wanted the premium version of this sports car -- with a shopping 11 speakers and a titanium exhaust -- you'd be looking at a price tag greater than six figures.
philberto78 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
2007 Neiman Marcus Lexus Launch Edition LS 600h L
2005 Acura RL
1991 Mazda RX7
The 1991 Mazda RX7 came in both two-door hatch and two-door convertible models. Part of the RX7's second generation, it was styled after the Porsche 924. The car's lightweight engine was designed to beat Japanese road taxes, while still offering the power that buyers expect from performance vehicles.
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NPBOOSTED via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1969 Honda S500
2000 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti
The Subaru Impreza is known as a standard compact family car, but the 2000 WRX takes the Impreza to a new level thanks to a pair of souped-up turbochargers. The Sti models feature a wider body than the original, with distinctive flared wheel arches that make this sports car easy to spot.
2012 Suzuki Wagon R
2017 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring
travisp11 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1969 Datsun 2000 Fairlady
1991 Mazdaspeed 787B
1995 Honda Civic SiR
The Honda Civic is revered for its long-lasting reliability, but don't be fooled -- it's also a powerful performance car. The 1995 Civic SiR represents the sixth generation of this model, and can equipped with an aerodynamic body, cruise control, a power moon roof and souped-up engine.
2005 Scion tC RS 1.0
AdamC3046 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2017 Toyota Prestige Camry Hybrid
2014 Lexus RC 350 F Sport
1989 Mazda Scrum
1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R
The 1969 model represented the first production run of the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Popular on Japanese racetracks, this four-door sedan came with a 2.0 liter engine. Only around 2,000 were produced between '69 and '72.
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Sixtyseven Toyota via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1967 Toyota 2000GT
The 1967 Toyota 2000GT was one of the first true Japanese performance cars. This two-seat hardtop coupe was largely designed by Yahama, and featured Gran Turismo styling reminiscent of the great European sports cars of the '60s.
2003 Honda IMAS
2004 Mitsubishi Galant
2005 Subaru Baja
The Hooniverse via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
2005 Acura NSX
The 2005 Acura NSX -- which stood for New Sportscar Experimental -- was the last in the NSX line before it was discontinued. The car sold as as Honda NSX in Japan, and under the Acura name in the U.S., with few changes over its 15-year production run.
2004 Toyota Echo
1955 Suzuki Suzulight
Youtube via Roadshow
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2000 Toyota RAV4
2008 Toyota Sequoia
2016 Scion iA Sedan
2018 Acura NSX
Acura re-introduced its NXS in 2016 after discontinuing the model in 2005. The revamped ride came with a 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors -- plus an interior styled after the F-16 cockpit.
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Which Japanese performance car is this?
1990 Mazda Miata
The 1990 Mazda Miata is a two-seat roadster inspired by classic British sports cars of the '60s, such as the Austin-Healey 100. The 1990 model was the first for the lightweight, sporty Miata.
1997 Subaru Impreza
2000 Nissan Cube Z10
2011 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
Saabkyle04 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2011 Nissan Leaf
1998 Toyota Supra
Toyota produced the Supra from 1978 to 2002. The car was similar to the Celica, but was both longer and wider. The 1998 offered manual transmission as an option, and came with a three-spoke steering wheel.
1994 Subaru Justy
1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
Youtube via Roadshow
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2005 Isuzu D-max Spacecab Hi-lander
2006 Subaru Stella Plug-in Electric Vehicle
2013 Toyota Gazoo 86 GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum
2018 Honda Civic Type-R
Honda souped up the Civic Type-R with both sportier trim and advanced performance compared to the standard Civic compact. The 2018 Type-R offers a lightweight yet surprisingly stiff body, plus a high-performance engine and sleek, sporty styling that made it a hit with racing fans.
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Which Japanese performance car is this?
1966 Isuzu Bellett 1600 GT
1980 Toyota Celica Camry XT Super Edition
2003 Subaru Baja Sport
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is part of the 10th generation of the Lancer line. With a lightweight all-aluminum body, it can go from 0 to 100 in just 12.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 mph.
Youtube via SaabKyle04
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2014 Toyota Aqua
2012 Lexus LFA
Lexus produced only 500 units of its iconic LFA model. The limited-edition two-door coupe came with a V10 engine, and was built using a proprietary carbon fiber-reinforced polymer body to craft its sleek lines.
1999 Honda Insight
1976 Mitsubishi Debonair Executive SE
Evan Shanks via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2015 Toyota Wish
2006 Nissan Titan King Cab
2001 Acura Integra Type-R
The 2001 model was the final year of production for the Acura Integra Type-R, which was first released in 1995. The car was a hit in the racing world, but every unit was sold at a loss to the company thanks to the hand tooling and detail work required to produce the car.
1997 Honda J-VX
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alexlovesmac via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1978 Subaru BRAT
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
2012 Toyota GT86
The 2012 Toyota GT86 was a two-door fastback coupe with a boxer-style engine. It had a low center of gravity and long, sleek hood. Top Gear picked the GT86 as its Car of the Year for 2012.
#pt2e PROTO-TYPE via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2010 Toyota Highlander
2002 Nissan 350Z
A part of Nissan's iconic Fairlady Z line, the 2002 350Z came with a front-engine and rear-wheel drive. the two-door, two-seat performance car features a short deck with a long hood and a stylish arched roof line.
1995 Honda Civic del Sol
1992 Isuzu Trooper
Zygrene via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1970 Mazda Carol
1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S
The 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS is a legend in the car world for its use in drifting videos -- and an appearance in a comic book series. The three-door hatchback has a 1.6 liter engine capable of an impressive 112 horses.
1993 Infiniti Q45
2004 Honda Odyssey EX
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Chase Smotherman via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Sport Package Concept
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
1998 Nissan 240SX
Nissan introduced the 240 SX in 1998 to replace its 200SX model. The two-door coupe featured a 2.4-liter engine, new projection headlights, a revised center panel and modified bumpers.
1982 Toyota Tercel
Montu Motors via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1989 Toyota Celica GT-Four
Toyota produced two very different Celica GT-Four designs in 1989. The earlier versions were designed after the G4 Celica, while later ones had a Super Round profile. This car is easy to spot because of its iconic pop-up headlights.
1977 Mazda Cosmo Sport
1974 Suzuki Jimny LJ10
1958 Subaru 360
ThatDudeinBlue via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2008 Infiniti G37 Sport
1993 Suzuki Wagon R
1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo
The 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo was part of the second-generation MR2 design. The two-seat sports car featured a T-bar roof, turbocharged 2-liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
1969 Mitsubishi Colt Galant A II Custom L Sedan
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WorldAutoMotors via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1988 Isuzu Impulse Turbo
The Isuzu Impulse Turbo was a the result of a collaboration between Lotus and Isuzu. The three-door liftback coupe comes with a 1.6-L supercharged engine capable of going from 0 to 60 in seven seconds -- plus advanced handling by Lotus that makes the 1988 a favorite among car fans.
1999 Honda EV Plus
2001 Subaru Impreza Gravel Express
2008 Toyota Corolla S2000 Rally Car
Komeuppance via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2005 Toyota Yaris Verso
1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
The 1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R is a two-door turbocharged four-cylinder available with either manual or automatic transmission. This car is known as a legend in endurance racing, and dominated endurance events in the early '90s.
1954 Subaru 1500
More Skids via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
The Toyota Celica has always been known for its sportiness and performance, but the GT-S took things to the next level. The 1985 GT-S offered larger wheels, fender flares and a sport interior to appeal to race fans.
1997 Mazda Millenia
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sedan
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Roads Untraveled via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1984 Toyota Cresta Super Lucent Twin Cam
2000 Nissan 300ZX
Produced from 1983 to 2001, the Nissan 300ZX was a three-door coupe with a twin turbo. Available in the U.S. as the 240Z, it's remarkable for offering five different engine options to buyers.
2006 Toyota Vellfire
2010 Honda CR-Z
datsunspecialist via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1970 Toyota Corolla Levin
1988 Nissan 300ZX Shiro
Nissan only made around 1,000 units of its 1988 300ZX Shiro for the U.S. market. The special edition Shiro came with pearl white paint, anti-sway bars, and high-performance springs and shocks.
2009 Toyota Prius i-Tech Liftback
2017 Toyota Coaster Hybrid
Caleb Squires via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
Mitsubishi gave the Eclipse a total redesign for the second generation release in 1995, including rounded styling and a larger interior. GSX models came equipped with all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine for extra power.
1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STI RA
1998 Toyota Sienna
2013 Datsun Go Hatchback
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Which Japanese performance car is this?
2011 Suzuki Swift Hatchback
2007 Lexus 2 Door Coupe
2006 Mitsubishi Montero
1990 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Mitsubishi introduced the 3000GT in 1990, and also sold the vehicle under the name Dodge Stealth in the U.S. The two-door coupe came with four-wheel drive, an electronic controlled suspension and auto-adjust front and rear spoilers.
Fline Automotive via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1967 Mazda Cosmo
2016 Honda CR-Z
Introduced in 2010, the Honda CR-Z is a 1.5 L engine hybrid electric. The 2016 edition got a revised interior and an exterior refresh with modified bumpers.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition
Jamie_FYD via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1982 Toyota Camry LE Liftback
1989 Subaru Justy
2010 Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki has produced its popular Swift model since 1983, with the Sport version premiering in 2005. The Sport comes with an advanced engine, better stability control and superior suspension compared to the basic Swift.
2015 Toyota 4Runner
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Matt Maran Motoring via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1985 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo
1999 Toyota Yaris Hatchback
2006 Toyota Mark X Supercharged
2007 Toyota MR2 Spyder
The 2007 edition was the final run of the Toyota MR2 -- mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seater -- sports car. The third generation took on the Spyder moniker starting in 1999 and notably came with the option of a convertible top.
Eric Krzyzanowski via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2007 Mazdaspeed3
Mazda introduced its sporty Mazdaspeed3 in 2007. The five-speed hatchback came with a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline engine, and offered both Sport and Grand Touring trim packages.
2002 Acura RSX Type-S
1973 Nissan Skyline GTR
1965 Toyota Sports 800
Keith Gannon via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1972 Toyota Corolla SR5
1988 Honda Prelude Si
2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe
2008 Mazda RX-8
The Mada RX-8 came out in 2002 to replace the RX-7. The car got a 2008 mid-cycle refresh, which included structural reinforcements and improvements to the shocks and suspension system.
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Jay Leno's Garage via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1964 Honda S600
Honda introduced the S600 in 1964. This two-door coupe came with a four-speed manual transmission, four-cylinder inline engine and a top speed of 90 miles per hour.
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac
1989 Nissan Maxima
1992 Lexus SC 300/400
Zygrene via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1991 Honda CRX Si
Honda produced the CRX front-wheel drive, three-door hatchback from 1983 to 1991. The Si packaged came with a sliding power sunroof and 14-inch alloy wheels, among other performance features.
1991 Subaru SVX
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
2009 Nissan 370Z
MAPerformance via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1993 Honda Prelude Si VTEC
1982 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo
1976 Mazda RX-3
Sold as the Savanna in Japan, the Mazda RX-3 was a small and sporty two-door coupe. Like many Japanese performance vehicles of the the period, the '76 was a hit on the racetrack.
1958 Toyota Toyopet
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Apollo Andratti via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
1970 Mazda RX-2
2003 Subaru Legacy
2004 Toyota Verossa 20Four G Package
2008 Honda S2000 Club Racer
The 2008 Honda S2000 Club Racer is a two-door roadster with an advanced exhaust system, dark wheels and black lugs for added style. The Club Racer had an iconic yellow and black interior, plus a stiff suspension for advanced handling.
JR14 via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2009 Nissan 370Z
Introduced in 2009, the Nissan 370Z promises to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds. Available in both two-door roadster and three-door coupe models, Japanese buyers can also choose a 40th anniversary Fairlady Z that pays homage to Nissan's history of success with its Z line.
1995 Subaru Legacy Outback
1978 Toyota Celica
1973 Datsun B210
PhantomMasi via Youtube
Which Japanese performance car is this?
2013 Subaru BRZ
1979 Toyota Pickup 4x4
1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R
1967 Datsun 2000
The 1967 Datsun 2000 was a classic '60s roadster designed to compete with more expensive European performance cars. The company produced this car with its 2-liter engine and five-speed transmission from 1967 to 1970, with only around 1,000 units made in total.
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Which Japanese performance car is this?
1951 Toyota Land Cruiser
1973 Datsun 510
The 1973 Datsun 510 was part of Nissan's Bluebird line of vehicles. Styled after European sports cars -- particularly the BMW's of the period -- the car was hugely successful at racetracks around the world, helping to establish the Nissan brand with buyers.
1982 Toyota Celica Supra
1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R
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