2005 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Impala |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
| 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 | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |
