1999 Toyota Supra vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3. 1999 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Supra | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Supra | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3065 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
