1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. 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 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 3 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
