1996 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 325 | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Vega |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |