1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1988 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 5 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1988 BMW 316 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 5.8 | 316 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 127 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |