2012 BMW Z4 vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2012 BMW Z4 and 2012 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2012 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 2012 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW Z4 | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Z4 | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4242 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |