2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Isuzu I-280
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Isuzu I-280 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu I-280 (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu I-280 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu I-280 weights approximately 684 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Isuzu I-280 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu I-280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Isuzu I-280 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | Z4 | I-280 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2801 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
