2007 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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 Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Impala |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
