1998 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 293 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
