1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coupe | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
