2003 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Supra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 598 Nm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |