2008 BMW 523 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
