1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 1996 BMW Z3 and 1996 Volkswagen Caddy 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) has 127 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW Z3 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW Z3 (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. (125 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1996 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Z3 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
