1971 BMW 3 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3710 mm |
