1987 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 113 kg more than 1987 BMW 730.
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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Impala |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |