1998 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, both 1998 BMW 323 and 1998 Honda SSM were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 323 | SSM |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
