2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Chevrolet HHR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2006 BMW Z4 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 2006 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
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2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Chevrolet HHR | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z4 | HHR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |