2001 BMW L7 vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2001 BMW L7 and 2001 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. 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 L7 (350 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW L7 | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | L7 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
