1972 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 327 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 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 | 1230 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
