2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 and 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 185 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW Z8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Z8 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
