2002 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
