2009 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 12 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 71 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 BMW 530 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. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
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 Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |