1966 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice.
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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1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Caprice | 730 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |