1988 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Vega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
