1977 BMW 528 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 141 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 528 | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |