1959 BMW 507 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 507 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2950 mm |
