2001 BMW Compact vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, both 2001 BMW Compact and 2001 BMW M were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 M (345 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Compact | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
