1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 381 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
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 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 2800 | Impala |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |