2001 BMW 318 vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 9 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 528 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2010 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 BMW 318 | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 318 | Stavic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |