1988 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 13 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Toyota Supra | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Supra | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |