1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pickster | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
