1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 843 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 3 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3380 mm |
