1992 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 25 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Impala |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 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 |