1998 BMW M vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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 M (340 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (334 Nm). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW M | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Supra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |