1983 BMW M6 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 BMW M6. 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
