2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Bora (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 318 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
