1975 BMW 320 vs. 2002 BMW 332
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 2002 BMW 332 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 332 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
