1971 BMW 3 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 23 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 220 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 3 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
