1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 966 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
