1998 BMW 845 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 845 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3100 mm |
