2009 BMW 120 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 21 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 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 32 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
