2001 BMW Z9 vs. 2001 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2001 BMW Z9 and 2001 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.

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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Astra. (531 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Astra. 2001 BMW Z9 has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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