2008 BMW 545 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |