1971 BMW 3 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 37 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| 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 | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
