1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW Z1 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z1 | Supra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 598 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |