2009 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | M3 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
