1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 870 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1968 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Caprice |
Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |