1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. 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 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Impala | 535 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
