1990 BMW 316 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 835 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 316 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 976 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
