1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 17 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 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | Dinan | 118 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |