1971 BMW 3 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1303 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 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
