2005 BMW 116 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Impala |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |