2006 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1990 Toyota Supra. 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 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 | 1820 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
