2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 318 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |