2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z9 and 2000 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 846 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW Z9 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 Z9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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 Z9 (440 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z9 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
