2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z3 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
