1982 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | 190 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |