1980 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |