2002 BMW Z4 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 74 kg more than 2002 BMW Z4.
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, 2002 BMW Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW Z4 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
