2010 BMW Z4 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW Z4 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW Z4 and 2011 BMW Z4 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW Z4 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
