2005 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |