1975 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 30 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 320 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 54 L |
