2005 BMW 748 vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 2005 BMW 748 and 2005 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (135 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Lancia Zeta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 748 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 748. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 748 | 2005 Lancia Zeta | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 748 | Zeta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |