1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1. 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
