2008 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 330 and 1998 Toyota Supra are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 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 1998 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 228 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
