2003 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. 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, 2003 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |