2001 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |