2001 BMW 320 d Touring vs. 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 d Touring and 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 d Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 d Touring weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic.
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 320 d Touring (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 d Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic. 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 320 d Touring has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 320 d Touring will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 d Touring | 2001 BMW 320 td Compact Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 320 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |