1976 BMW 630 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 518 kg more than 2001 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 630 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
