1973 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 870 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
