2004 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (174 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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 Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Impala |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |