2005 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
