1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Impala | 850 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
