1967 Audi Variant vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Audi Variant would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 BMW 3 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 1971 BMW 3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant, 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Audi Variant | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Variant | 3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
