1973 BMW 3 vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3 and 1973 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 150 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 3 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
