2001 BMW L7 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | L7 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |