1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Vega | 520 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
