2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Z4 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
