1975 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Colorado |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2770 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |