2010 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2010 BMW M3 and 2010 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 586 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M3 | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | M3 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1392 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
