2008 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |