2008 BMW 320 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 249 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 | 1490 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |