1998 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 107 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1745 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 |