2005 BMW Z4 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW Z4 would be higher. Both 2005 BMW Z4 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4. 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, 2005 BMW Z4 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
