1975 BMW 315 vs. 1975 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1975 BMW 315 and 1975 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Jimmy (173 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 870 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 BMW 315. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 GMC Jimmy (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1975 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 315 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
