Sports cars are meant to look good and go fast. However, the more track-focused a sports car is, the lousier it is to drive on the streets. Track-focused cars are frustrating to drive on a daily basis because they have poor ride quality, impractical interiors, minimally padded seats, and terrible fuel efficiency. Some, such as the Alfa Romeo 4C, have heavy steering, making it uncomfortable to drive at low speeds and hard to park in tight spots.
On the other hand, there are sports cars that make for excellent daily drivers. This is because of their poised handling and comfortable rides, well-padded seats that are heated, and easily adjustable and proper suspensions.
10 Good: Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is an incredibly comfy sports car that’s an awesome daily driver. It is characterized by poised handling and user-friendly intuitive features. The Supra even offers a roomy cargo area at the back.
Its poised handling and quick steering allow it to handle corners and curved roads very well. The seats are well-cushioned and its interior allows passengers of all sizes. The 2021 version comes with a larger infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and navigation.
9 Bad: Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a track-focused version of the 996 GT3, which just means it is terrible as a daily driver. It is a low car that offers a very stiff ride. The seats are also very uncomfortable, especially on long drives, and the car has minimal practical features for the interior.
The GT3 RS is driven by a 4-liter flat-six that cranks out 520 horses capable of rocketing the car from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds flat.
8 Good: Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Chevrolet Camaro SS comes with thrilling steering, and it is as much fun to drive on a straight line as it is throwing it into corners. The front seats are ergonomic, which is just another word for comfortable.
The SS also features an easy-to-use intuitive infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It is also a relatively safe car earning an overall 5/5 score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
7 Bad: Ford GT
The Ford GT is a superb car, though we wouldn’t advise using it to order food at a drive-through. It’s just more of a racetrack type car than it is a daily driver, and you have to go through a strict and rigorous application system to even get the car.
Getting into the car is also another nuisance. It is also not fuel-efficient, as it only manages to get 12 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway for the 2021 model.
6 Good: Jaguar F-Type
The Jaguar F-Type is drop-dead gorgeous. In addition to its tantalizing looks, the F-Type is very luxurious on the inside. It is equipped with well-bolstered seats that provide great lateral support making it easy to find a good driving posture.
It also has a roomy truck space, albeit shallow but long. However, this is perfect for two golf bags. The 2021 version comes with a Touch Pro infotainment system, which features a 10-inch touch screen and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
5 Bad: Dodge Viper
Want a car that’s perfect for the track and lousy on the city streets? Well, we give you the Dodge Viper. Off the racecourse, this beast is somewhat lackluster. For starters, it has a cheap interior that is very uninspiring. Its ride is also very rough, and you will feel every bump you go over.
In addition, the Viper is also characterized by its terrible gas mileage. It only manages to get 12 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.
4 Good: Ford Mustang GT
The Ford Mustang GT makes for a great daily driver because of its engaging handling, powerful engine options, inviting cabin, and roomy trunk. It offers a pretty impressive gas mileage, getting 21 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Mustang GT is fun to drive in a straight line, but it also offers an engaging ride that’s comfortable even when going around corners. The interior is delightful with high-quality finishes.
3 Bad: Alfa Romeo 4C
Although the Alfa Romeo 4C looks great, it is an impractical car to use on a daily basis. It features a stiff suspension that makes it too uncomfortable to drive over bumps and dips. In fact, you wouldn’t like it if you hit large potholes while driving this car.
The 4C also has heavy steering, especially at slow speeds, which also makes it cumbersome to park the car in tight spots. The ride is also uncomfortable for long distances because the front seats do not provide a lot of padding or adjustability.
2 Good: Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R, in its softest setting, soaks up bumps and dips pretty well, making for a very comfortable daily supercar. It has quick, responsive steering and its driving dynamics and AWD system keep it grounded around tight corners. Its adaptive suspension also adds to the car’s comfort.
The GT-R also has ample trunk space, specifically 8.8 cubic feet for a load of groceries and a couple of suitcases. Heated leather seats come standard and provide a lot of hip-hugging support, guaranteeing comfort over long distances.
1 Bad: Porsche 930 Turbo
The Porsche 930 Turbo is widely known among gearheads as the widowmaker. This name owes to the fact that the 930 Turbo was a difficult car to drive because of its extensive turbo lag and short wheelbase coupled with a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration.
This sports car was powered by a turbocharged flat-6 engine producing 282 hp at 5,500 rpm. Mated to a 4-speed manual transmission it managed a top speed of 157 miles per hour, one of the quickest top speeds at the time.