1977 BMW 728 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 99 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 728 | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |