1994 BMW 750 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1979 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 750 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |