2008 BMW 523 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 523 | Ventora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |