1972 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 939 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Impala |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
