1954 BMW 502 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 147 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 502 | Supra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |