1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 43 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 645 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Vega | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |