1997 BMW 316 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 247 kg more than 1997 BMW 316. 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 316 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |