2008 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |