2006 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Vega |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2287 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |