2001 BMW 316 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 9 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 247 kg more than 2001 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 316 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1310 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |