1996 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1996 BMW 318 and 1996 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Because 1996 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 318 | 1996 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
