2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 408 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Z3 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4350 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 72 L |
