1973 Triumph Dolomite vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph Dolomite | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Dolomite | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
