1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster 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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Pickster | Supra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
