2001 BMW 320 vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 and 2001 BMW Z8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z8 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 BMW 320. 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 Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
