2000 Acura Integra vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, both 2000 Acura Integra and 2000 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW 320 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 2000 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra, 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, 2000 BMW 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura Integra | 2000 BMW 320 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | Integra | 320 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |