1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 3 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1990 BMW 316 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 5.8 | 316 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
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 | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |