1972 BMW M1 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW M1 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra.
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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW M1 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M1 | Supra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 254 Nm |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |