2008 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Vega |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2287 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |