1998 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 318 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
