1971 BMW 3 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 3 | Ram |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3020 mm |