1971 BMW 3 vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 330 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 3 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
