1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
