1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega 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 113 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 489 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1974 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3.3 | Vega |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 42 L |
