1996 BMW 540 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1996 BMW 540 and 1996 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
