1973 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 368 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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
