1979 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, both 1979 BMW 735 and 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 735 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |