1973 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Vega |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |