1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1972 BMW 3
To start off, both 1972 AMC Javelin and 1972 BMW 3 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Javelin (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Javelin should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Javelin weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Javelin (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Javelin | 1972 BMW 3 | |
Make | AMC | BMW |
Model | Javelin | 3 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |