1994 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |