1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, both 1987 BMW Z1 and 1987 BMW 320 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW Z1 | 1987 BMW 320 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | Z1 | 320 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |