2007 BMW 328 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
