1990 BMW 320 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 384 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Supra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |