1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 318 | Euro 1 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |