1996 BMW 535 vs. 1996 BMW Z3
To start off, both 1996 BMW 535 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 BMW Z3. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1996 BMW Z3. 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW Z3. (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1996 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
