1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 37 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2855 mm |
