2006 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1986 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |