1994 BMW 730 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
