YouTube channel Sam CarLegion takes a Toyota GR Supra and a BMW M240i to the track to pit them against each other in a series of drag and roll races. The two cars receive power from the same engine, each technically a BMW underneath the hood, and the races prove to be competitive as the performance cars go against each other with the primary difference being their drivetrains. Check out the video to see these two cars go against one another.
BMW Vs Toyota With The Same Engine
The BMW M240i XDrive is an all-wheel-drive car that outputs 382 hp from its 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged engine, as well as 369 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes alongside an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is the only option to shift gears in the M240i. The car weighs in at 3,871 lbs, making it a fast small car from the company that manufactures the ultimate driving machine.
The Toyota GR Supra derives its power from the same 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged BMW engine and also outputs 382 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Like the BMW, the Supra is also a two-door coupe, has the same engine with the same power specs and also has an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The primary difference between the two cars is that the BMW is all-wheel-drive, and the Toyota is rear-wheel-drive. The Supra is also lighter than the BWM, weighing in at 3,400 lbs. While enthusiasts often love rear-wheel-drive cars, in the case of the track, if the Toyota cannot manage to gain enough traction, its rear-wheel-drive system could work to its disadvantage.
With the specs of both cars covered, and their similarities compared, it's time to race and see which car comes out victorious.
It's A Sports Car Drag And Roll
In the first two races, both of which are simple drag runs down the strip, the BMW's traction ready all-wheel-drive gives it the edge off the line and allows it to easily beat the Supra both times with a significant distance between the two cars.
It is essentially the same result for each race both times, with the Supra spinning a bit off the line, even with the tires warmed up ahead of time. Despite the cars' similarities, when it comes to the drag strip, the BMW takes the wins.
When it's time to roll, initially with a roll at 30 mph and later at 62 mph, the Supra manages to pull off a win both times. Where the Supra was at a disadvantage for the drag, it redeems itself for the rolls. Ultimately, the faster car comes down to conditions, but interestingly, it's a comparison between drivetrains and their relationship to overall performance. In both instances, each car demonstrates its speed and agility on the track.