2004 BMW 318 vs. 2004 BMW 116
To start off, both 2004 BMW 318 and 2004 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 BMW 116.
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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2004 BMW 116 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 116 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |