2006 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Toyota Cressida (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318. 1993 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
