1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.3.
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 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 3.3 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |
