1992 BMW 332 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 332 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
