2006 BMW M3 vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | Pickster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
