1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 1600 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
