1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 325 would be higher. 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 149 more horse power than 1996 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 325.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1996 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Pickster | 325 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
