2006 BMW 523 vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
