1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 261 kg more than 1999 BMW Z8.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z8 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 87 L |
