2004 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2004 Toyota 4Runner and 2004 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | 4Runner | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
