1979 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 735 | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
