1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 BMW Pickster were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | Pickster |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |