1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 933 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Comodoro | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
