1993 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Impala |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |