1999 Audi TT vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, both 1999 Audi TT and 1999 BMW Z9 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Audi TT. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi TT.
Because 1999 BMW Z9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW Z9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi TT | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | TT | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3110 mm |
