1998 BMW V12 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 101 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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 V12 (909 Nm) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | V12 | Impala |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 909 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1715 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3100 mm |