1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. 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 811 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | 316 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
