1991 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 3 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Supra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |