1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
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 Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z9 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z9 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2010 mm |