1988 BMW Z1 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
