2008 BMW 328 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Supra would be higher. Both 2008 BMW 328 and 1998 Toyota Supra are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 BMW 328. 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
