1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 335 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2761 mm |
