1996 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 219 kg more than 1996 BMW 520.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 520 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1715 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 |
