1976 BMW 633 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 633 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |