2005 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Supra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |