1992 BMW 740 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 179 kg more than 1992 BMW 740. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
