2003 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 181 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
