1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Vega | M1 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 116 L |