1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 5.8 | Impala |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3100 mm |