1991 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 6 kg more than 1991 BMW 525. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
