2011 BMW Z4 vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2011 BMW Z4 and 2011 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster.
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2011 BMW Z4 | 2011 Renault Duster | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | Z4 | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4242 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2673 mm |