1977 BMW 732 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 BMW 732. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 17 kg more than 1977 BMW 732. 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, 1977 BMW 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 732 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 732 | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 1540 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |