2009 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |