1990 BMW 518 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 518 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
