1990 BMW Z1 vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 10 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), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 390 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Z1 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
