2008 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |