1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Chevette | 123 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
