1995 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 330 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |