2006 BMW 130 vs. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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 El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | El Camino |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |
