2008 BMW 116 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 35 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, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |