2002 BMW Z4 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2002 BMW Z4 and 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2002 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 BMW Z4 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | Z4 | Pickup |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |