2008 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 14 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1675 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 |