1999 BMW 529 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 529. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 529 would be higher. Both 1999 BMW 529 and 2007 BMW Z4 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1999 BMW 529. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 529. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 529 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 529 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 529 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
