1996 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 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 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (334 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
