1981 BMW 725 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 725 | Supra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |