1972 BMW M1 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1972 BMW M1 is newer by 2 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1972 BMW M1 (177 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1972 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 1972 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW M1 | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M1 | Vega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
