1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | S3 | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |