1990 BMW 850 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Malibu.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW 850 | 1978 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Malibu |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |