2001 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2001 BMW M3 and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 67 kg more than 2001 BMW M3.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 BMW M3 | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Frontera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |