2012 BMW 120 vs. 2012 BMW 320

To start off, both 2012 BMW 120 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. Both 2012 BMW 120 and 2012 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120.

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 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 120 2012 BMW 320
Make BMW BMW
Model 120 320
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4624 mm
Vehicle Width 1748 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 1423 mm 1384 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 57 L


 

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