2008 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 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 1996 Toyota Supra. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 228 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |