2005 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 32 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 2005 BMW 740 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. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Impala |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |