2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 BMW 316
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 BMW 316. 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 BMW 316 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 316 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |