1998 BMW 323 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 168 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 323 | Impala |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3100 mm |