1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 785 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1602 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1715 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 |
