1992 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 4 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 170 kg more than 1992 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Supra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |