1999 BMW 318 vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 1999 BMW 318 and 1999 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara.
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 Toyota Solara, 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 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Solara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |