1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |
