1989 BMW 518 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 BMW 518.
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.
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1989 BMW 518 | 1970 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 518 | Viscount |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |