1984 BMW 628 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 BMW 628.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. 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 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 628 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 628 | Equinox |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |