1997 BMW Z3 vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, both 1997 BMW Z3 and 1997 Nissan Rasheen were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW Z3 (333 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW Z3 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1997 BMW Z3 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW Z3 | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z3 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
