Performance Question : 318 is vs 320i
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I see some mundane detail that (I think) makes a slight difference. A 318iS versus just a 320i. Also, if the 318is is a manual vs. the 320i being a automatic, I can see a 318is having better performance. Especially if the two are pitted against each other on some twistier roads; I definitely think the coupes handle noticeably better than the 4-doors for the e36 generation.
Also, the e30 318's have a 4 cyl engine whereas the 320's have a 6-cyl. If this is the same with e36's, then the 318 will rev faser being a four, and so be just as peppy off the mark and around town, but the 320 will have longer legs, and more torque for that ever-important 80-120km/h time.
e30 318's are very closely matched to 320's esp. for town driving even though there is some hp discrepancy.
e30 318's are very closely matched to 320's esp. for town driving even though there is some hp discrepancy.
Thx guys sounds like there isn't so much diffrence between the 2
I don't know how fast a 318iS go's to 0-62mph but i'm also thinking about the insurance
cuz in belgium insurance as a 18 year old driving a 140hp car is not really cheap
I would like to buy one but i'll just have to wait a little while and see ofcourse if it's possible
thanks
I don't know how fast a 318iS go's to 0-62mph but i'm also thinking about the insurance
cuz in belgium insurance as a 18 year old driving a 140hp car is not really cheap
I would like to buy one but i'll just have to wait a little while
and see ofcourse if it's possible thanks
Get the coupe man, They look better and even it has a smaller engine and less HP it still should be faster or maybe same, I smoke 328i with my 325Is. 2 extra doors adds alot of weight. And S models might have faster trnasmision too, since they are sport. But hey man, they will both be slow. Get an E30 M3