1971 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 3 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |