1976 BMW 633 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1976 BMW 633 and 1976 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 255 kg more than 1976 BMW 633.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 633 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
