1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500. 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 3.3 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
