1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
