1982 BMW 328 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 344 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 328 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |