1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z8 and 1999 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 BMW Z8.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW Z8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando.
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1999 BMW Z8 | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | Z8 | Korando |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |