1973 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
