2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Toyota Quantum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
