2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z4 | MR2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |