1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 555 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Caprice | 325 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |