2001 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 129 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |