2012 BMW 1 Series vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, both 2012 BMW 1 Series and 2012 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 1 Series | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1 Series | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
