1990 Toyota Supra vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 62 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra. 2009 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Supra | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Supra | 325 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
