1995 BMW 318 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
