2007 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
