2002 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 7 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
