2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 and 2000 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW Z8 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 Z8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira, 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 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2000 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Z8 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
