1977 BMW 528 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 484 kg more than 1977 BMW 528.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 528 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |