1999 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330. 1999 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Supra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |