1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1999 BMW 318
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo and 1999 BMW 318 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318.
Because 1999 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1999 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Dardo | 318 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
