1997 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1997 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 318 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 598 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |