2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2000 BMW 323
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z3 and 2000 BMW 323 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 255 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 323 (245 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (237 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2000 BMW 323 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z3 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
