1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Consorte 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 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 3 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |