1998 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 12 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 11 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Supra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1745 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |