2008 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |