1972 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 3 | Coronet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2980 mm |