2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Z4 | G8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
