1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 965 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 1602 | Impala |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |