2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (325 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Z8 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 129 L |
