1999 BMW 318 vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, both 1999 BMW 318 and 1999 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 318 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
