2003 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 101 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Supra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 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 | 1580 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |