1973 BMW 3 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 218 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 3 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
