2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |