1978 BMW B7 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1715 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
