2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible

To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible (310 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible (410 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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