1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 300 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Supra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |