1982 BMW 328 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 109 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 328 | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |