2003 BMW X3 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2003 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2003 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 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 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X3. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW X3 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | X3 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |