2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 51 L |
