2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
