2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z3 and 2000 Chevrolet Venture were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
Because 2000 BMW Z3 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 2000 BMW Z3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2000 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z3 | Venture |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
