2004 BMW 320 Ci vs. 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 Ci and 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 Ci is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 Ci (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 Ci should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 BMW 320 Ci.
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 Cd Cabriolet Automatic (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320 Ci. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320 Ci. 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 320 Ci has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 320 Ci will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 320 Ci | 2004 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 320 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |