1996 BMW 735 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 735 | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |