1996 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 318 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 318 | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
