1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 397 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW M3 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |