2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Because 2008 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
