1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
