2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
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, 2000 BMW Z3 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z3 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
