2008 BMW X3 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
