Zenki 86 vs Kouki 86 race (video)
 

From Toyota Gazoo Racing youtube:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7OksvNvQQ"]走れ�86。特別試乗会　スペシャルデ モレース　7/31富士スピードウェイ(ショートサー゠*ット) - YouTube[/ame]


Did the newer model ('17 -) have distinct advantages over the older model or any other differences to note between the cars?

I think the newer cars look way more compliant and grippy around the corners, the older model was set up to slide way more.

To be honest that looked like it came down to the drivers' skill level rather than an advantage from the car.

There are a lot of things to be added to this race. Kouki86 were driven by more older experienced drivers vs Zenki86 were new/younger drivers.

But overall, Kouki86 chassis and suspension have improved a lot more than Zenki86, so driver can feel more directly.

The only one who can say wich one better is Keiichi Tsuchiya. The other opinions are clickbait of you tube

Lol this is funny because he drove the new BRZ and we dunno if he drove the 86 yet and his opinion on the new BRZ was very positive.