1959 BMW 507 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 465 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 507 | Impala |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3100 mm |