2002 Porsche 911 vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2002 Porsche 911 and 2002 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3. 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 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 911 | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
