1982 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 318 | TX-S |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |