1996 Acura Integra vs. 1996 BMW Z3
To start off, both 1996 Acura Integra and 1996 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW Z3 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW Z3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW Z3 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 1996 BMW Z3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra, 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, 1996 BMW Z3 (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura Integra | 1996 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Integra | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
