2001 BMW 745 vs. 2001 BMW Z9
To start off, both 2001 BMW 745 and 2001 BMW Z9 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9. 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 (597 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (450 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2001 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
