1973 BMW 3 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1423 kg more than 1973 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 3 | DE 36 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 5459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 120 mm |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3740 mm |