2004 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
