1996 BMW Z3 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1996 BMW Z3. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 960 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW Z3. (180 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW Z3.
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1996 BMW Z3 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Z3 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 625 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2745 mm |