1994 BMW M5 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
