2009 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |