2002 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
Because 2002 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 318 | Tango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
