1990 BMW Z1 vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 360 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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
