2001 BMW 320 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1982 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 320 (330 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |