1974 BMW 3 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 302 kg more than 1974 BMW 3.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 3 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |