1974 BMW 3 vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1980 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 3 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
