2001 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Durango 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 167 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Durango. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Durango weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 BMW Z8.
Because 2001 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW Z8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Durango 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 Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Durango. 2001 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Z8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Dodge Durango | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Durango | Z8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 233 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |