2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 MCC ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 MCC ForTwo would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2450 mm |
