1988 BMW 316 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 316 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 316 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
