1990 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M3 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
