1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1996 BMW Z3 and 1996 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 BMW Z3. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 695 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.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW Z3. (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | Z3 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
