1993 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1993 BMW 316 and 1993 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1993 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1993 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 316 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
