1998 BMW 320 vs. 1998 BMW V12

To start off, both 1998 BMW 320 and 1998 BMW V12 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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 V12 (909 Nm) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (190 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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