1999 Audi R8R vs. 1999 BMW 318
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8R 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1999 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8R | 318 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
