1987 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Supra |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |