2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Kia Towner
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Kia Towner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Kia Towner | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 318 | Towner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |