1986 BMW 735 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 831 kg more than 1980 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, 1986 BMW 735 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 735 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
