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**doughboyea** · 03-13-2006, 12:51 AM

I've never driven an E30 M3, but I know its a quick FOUR cylinder.

But, lets see....
1991 318is
Wheel Base: 101.2in
Engine: 1.8L 4 cylinder RWD
Curb Weight: 2460 lbs
HP: 134
Torque: 127ft-lbs
Weight/Power Ratio: 18.35 lbs/hp
0-60mph: 10.0 sec

1997 Camary V6
Wheel Base: 105.2in
Engine: 3.0L V6 FWD
Curb Weight: 3976 lbs!
HP: 194
Torque: 209ft-lbs
Weight/Power Ratio: 20.49 lbs/hp
0-60mph: 7.6sec

Seems to me that the only advantage that the Camary has over the 318is are the torque numbers. That's where the V6's displacement comes through. But nm... i'm babbling now.

Dough

03-13-2006, 12:51 AM	#33
doughboyea Name: doughboyea Title: Upgraded Member Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Davie, FL User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 2007 Acura TSX	I've never driven an E30 M3, but I know its a quick FOUR cylinder. But, lets see.... 1991 318is Wheel Base: 101.2in Engine: 1.8L 4 cylinder RWD Curb Weight: 2460 lbs HP: 134 Torque: 127ft-lbs Weight/Power Ratio: 18.35 lbs/hp 0-60mph: 10.0 sec 1997 Camary V6 Wheel Base: 105.2in Engine: 3.0L V6 FWD Curb Weight: 3976 lbs! HP: 194 Torque: 209ft-lbs Weight/Power Ratio: 20.49 lbs/hp 0-60mph: 7.6sec Seems to me that the only advantage that the Camary has over the 318is are the torque numbers. That's where the V6's displacement comes through. But nm... i'm babbling now. Dough __________________ Current Ride 2007 Acura TSX w/Navi Past rides: 1999 BMW 328i E46 Dinan Stg. 1 1989 Mercedes 190E 2.6 1980 Mercedes 240D Last edited by doughboyea; 03-13-2006 at 12:53 AM..