1973 BMW 3 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 34 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 62 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 414 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 3 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
