2001 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 BMW Z4

To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (298 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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