2007 BMW 318 vs. 2010 SSC Aero
To start off, 2010 SSC Aero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 934 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2010 SSC Aero.
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, 2010 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2010 SSC Aero | |
| Make | BMW | SSC |
| Model | 318 | Aero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
