2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic vs. 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe

To start off, both 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic and 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic. 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, 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe. 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe has manual transmission. 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Automatic 2002 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe
Make BMW BMW
Model Z3 Z3
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2990 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 301 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 89.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 236 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 51 L


 

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