1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 102 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |