2001 BMW Z9 vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9.
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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z9 | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
