2005 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 31 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Impala |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |