2004 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 220 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 | 1335 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
