2007 BMW 550 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Supra. (326 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Supra. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
