1998 BMW 316 vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 840 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.

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