2008 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1341 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 318 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
