1972 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 3 | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3003 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
