1995 BMW 528 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala

To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 BMW 528.

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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW 528 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 528 Impala
Year Released 1995 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 193 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 279 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 53 L