Here's the deal:
I own a 2000 Z3 2.3 (2.5 liter engine) and a 2001 IS. I was comparing stats on the 2 cars. I noticed that the Z3 is .1 second faster from 0-60. Both have in-line 6's. Bimmer is a 2.5 while the IS is 3.0. Bimmer has 170 hp while the IS sports 215. I realize the IS is a heavier car (almost 400lbs). Could the difference in weight cause that much of a difference in performance? I am sure gear ratios and a slew of other factors come into play here. Just wondering how a car with significantly less hp could turn out faster times than my beloved IS. I figured I would toss this out to all of the car aficionados out there. What better place to ask than IS300.net. I drive both cars on a regular basis.
While they both do have very different feels, it is difficult to distinguish between variances in power. Maybe some of the Bimmer fans that frequent this board could shed some light on the subject.
Apologies in advance for my mindless banter.
Comparingly Yours,
Lex
Disclaimer: I am by no stretch of the imagination a car expert, nor do I claim to be one (Hence this post).
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2001 SBM/Black IS300 w/Navigation
2000 BMW Z3 2.3
1999 Ducati SS 750(worked)
1982 Captain America Big Wheel
I own a 2000 Z3 2.3 (2.5 liter engine) and a 2001 IS. I was comparing stats on the 2 cars. I noticed that the Z3 is .1 second faster from 0-60. Both have in-line 6's. Bimmer is a 2.5 while the IS is 3.0. Bimmer has 170 hp while the IS sports 215. I realize the IS is a heavier car (almost 400lbs). Could the difference in weight cause that much of a difference in performance? I am sure gear ratios and a slew of other factors come into play here. Just wondering how a car with significantly less hp could turn out faster times than my beloved IS. I figured I would toss this out to all of the car aficionados out there. What better place to ask than IS300.net. I drive both cars on a regular basis.
While they both do have very different feels, it is difficult to distinguish between variances in power. Maybe some of the Bimmer fans that frequent this board could shed some light on the subject.
Apologies in advance for my mindless banter.
Comparingly Yours,

Lex
Disclaimer: I am by no stretch of the imagination a car expert, nor do I claim to be one (Hence this post).
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2001 SBM/Black IS300 w/Navigation
2000 BMW Z3 2.3
1999 Ducati SS 750(worked)
1982 Captain America Big Wheel