2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z3 and 2000 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 BMW Z3 and 2000 BMW 320 are equipped with a 2,171 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 320 (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3. 2000 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2000 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z3 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
