1971 BMW 3 vs. 1977 Holden GTS

To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 6 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.

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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1977 Holden GTS 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. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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