1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 116 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
