2001 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 314 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.
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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 318 | Minority Report |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |