1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 866 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1995 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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
