1993 BMW M3 vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
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1993 BMW M3 | 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |