1976 Audi 100 vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1973 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
