2009 BMW 120 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 172 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |