1995 BMW 317 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, both 1995 BMW 317 and 1995 BMW Dinan were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 786 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 317 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 976 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
