2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 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 109 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
