1977 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 BMW 530. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |