1998 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | 270 R |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |