1984 BMW 323 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 323 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 323 | Vega |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 91.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |