1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1976 BMW 3.3 and 1976 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 103 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1976 Chrysler Valiant has manual transmission. 1976 Chrysler Valiant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 3.3 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
