1975 BMW 315 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 793 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.
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 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 315 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2764 mm |
