1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 922 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 1502 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 1502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 1502 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |