2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
