2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1998 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Samurai.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1998 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | MM Roadster | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
