1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 452 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW Z9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3030 mm |
