1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, both 1998 BMW Z3 and 1998 Honda Today were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW Z3 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 BMW Z3 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z3 | Today |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
